Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Daytona area (3848)

Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Daytona Area

Home Health - Daytona - Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Day Category Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location Overview: Home Health

Position Summary: A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Participates in On Call Rotation

Qualifications:

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
• 1 year of experience.
• IV Certified.
• Current hands on BLS certification.

Compensation: Experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan with Match
• Employee Discounts
• Education and Professional Development Programs

Locations: Daytona Area (New Smyrna, Port Orange, Ormond, DeLand, Deltona and DeBary)

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.