Licensed Practical Nurse - FT Days - Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The LPN for our Home care team responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides end-of-life care to patients and families. 
• Monitor and evaluate medication needs and administration of patients, including symptom management, supplies, and equipment needs. 
• Documents patient visits. 
• Communicates progress and needs of patients and families to other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members promptly and professionally. 
• Assess patient safety and provide education on safety issues to patients and families. 
• Refer patients to other disciplines as needed. 
• Educate patients and families on using durable medical equipment (DME) appropriately. 
• Assist CNA in providing CNA services as needed. 
• Provide RN Case Manager and triage with daily reports of patient progress. 
• Deliver supplies for RN Case Manager as needed. 
• Assists RN Case Manager in preparation of IDT review during team meetings and via reports. 
• Provide HHA services in the absence of HHA while on-call during visits. 
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. 
• Performs other job duties as requested.

Work Schedule:? 

• Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM

Travel Requirement : You must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to be dispatched throughout our service areas .

This position will cover the following counties: 

• Franklin
• Wakulla

Requirements:

Education & Experience: 

• Minimum of one [1] year experience in a medical/surgical inpatient unit 
• Hospice/Home Health experience preferred 
• Ability to physically access any home in the service area, i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning and heat, etc. 
• Ability to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle patient/family crisis situations 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to physically access any home in the service area, i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, lack of air conditioning and heat, etc.
• Ability to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle patient/family crisis situations.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to make decisions based on the expectations of supervisors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software including an EMR system.

Requirements: 

• Valid Florida driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.