LPN - North Port / Venice

Job Description

Job Description

About Discovery at Home

Discovery At Home is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Established in 2012 with the creation of a Medicare-certified agency in Southwest Florida, Discovery at Home has grown steadily over the years, expanding its operations by starting and acquiring agencies in Tampa, Florida; Plano, Texas; Houston, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida. While DAH primarily serves residents living in communities managed by the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, its services extend beyond these communities. Today, the organization offers a comprehensive range of care, including Part A services, Part B services, and Private Duty services.

Responsibilities :

• Provide nursing care in accordance with the client's plan of care to include comprehensive health and psychosocial evaluation, monitoring of the client’s condition, health promotion and prevention coordination of services, teaching and training activities and direct nursing care.
• Assists with the development, implementation and communication of patient plans of care.
• Notify Staff Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Services Coordinator immediately of any significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Provides information regarding patient rights and responsibilities and treatment plans to patients and/or family members.
• Assesses patient conditions in every home health care visit.
• Implements skilled nursing interventions to meet patient needs and changed conditions.
• Transcribes, implements, and evaluates outcome of physician orders.
• Maintains accurate, complete and timely clinical records.
• Implement appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Promotes and maintains an Agency environment that is compliant with federal, state and local regulatory health and safety standards.

Qualifications :

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state license to practice professional nursing in applicable state without restrictions.
• One year of home health experience required
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Must have a working knowledge of home health care and the principles and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation that pertains to it.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be willing and able to drive to client’s residences.
• Must have current CPR Certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skill proficiency. Ability to use Microsoft Windows.

Background Screening Requirement: Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit:

Benefits :

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery at Home offers a comprehensive benefit package.

All team members are eligible for:

• Competitive salary and hourly rates
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k Savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible scheduling
• Free CEUs

Full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.

Thank you for your interest in Discovery at Home careers. If you have any questions about the position you are applying for, please contact the community directly.

EOE