LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LPN, FULL-TIME (MENTAL HEALTH)

It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Full time

Shift:
Up to $2500 Sign-on Bonus, when applicable
Weekend on-call rotation
Participates in the review process and the agency performance improvement program. Provides patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician. Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation. Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN, and implements changes in the patient care plan as directed. Communicates changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team. Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames. Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN. Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers medications to assigned patients. Assesses patients during clinical check-in, documents pertinent medical information and vital signs, and assesses for signs of abuse or neglect using age-specific guidelines. Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider, verifying as needed, and responds appropriately in clinical emergencies and triage situations. Performs diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and complete forensic testing collections in accordance with established guidelines. Collects data specific to the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care. Receives, verifies, and implements physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.
Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills
Team and customer service oriented
Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office; additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
Must be proficient in the English language; additional languages [Preferred]
Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions
Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, and able to interact positively with associates
Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]
Technical/Vocational School graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing [Required]
Field of Study:
Nursing
Technical/Vocational School - Graduate of an Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing Required
Work Experience:
~1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Category: Non-RN Nursing
Home Health Altamonte Springs FL
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day