Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Home Health

Overview: Family Home Health Services delivers best-in-class patient care and believes that quality home health care is an integral part of any patient’s treatment plan. Our top priority is providing high-quality skilled care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by empowering patients to manage their health at home. Our care, compassion and community extend beyond those we serve to those who serve with us, providing an atmosphere of dignity, personal integrity and respect to our staff, our patients, and their families. FinishResponsibilities: As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will:

• Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the patient plan of care, under the direction of a registered nurse, to include the following:
  • Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial, specialized skill as directed by the RN.
  • Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the RN reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional status.
  • Teaching, supervising, and counseling the patient and family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home under the RN’s direction.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to nursing.
• Provides clinical care team updates on the patient’s current physical and emotional status, any change in the patient’s condition.
• Maintain up to date charting on each patient.
• Participate in case conferences, in-service and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• LPN license in good standing in the state of Florida.
• At least one year experience providing skilled nursing in the home or acute care setting that requires heart, lung, and complete physical assessment.
• Maintain an active CPR certification and card at all times.
• Maintain current continuing education as required by state license.