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

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.