License Practical Nurse

Job Highlights The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides skilled nursing care and teaching to clients and their families in the home setting. The LPN functions as an assistant to the provider and the Registered Professional Nurse and practices under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, delivering care in accordance with the provider's Plan of Care. Each LPN performs nursing services for clients within the Miami-Dade County area. Qualifications Graduate of an approved program of practical/vocational nursingLicensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of FloridaMinimum of one (1) year of experience as a home health nurseHome health experience preferredCurrent CPR certificationAcceptance of the philosophy and goals of this Agency Responsibilities Participates in the planning and coordination of total client care in conjunction with the RN, agency policies, and the provider's Plan of CareFollows the nursing care plan for each assigned clientObserves the client, evaluates the care of the client, and applies knowledge of nursing skills to the clients to whom he/she is assignedAccurately reports and records the client's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changePrepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates them in the clinical record weekly; prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisorAssists the client with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniquesProvides and maintains a safe environment for the client, and an optimum physical and emotional environmentAssists the provider and the Registered Nurse in complex nursing situations and in performing specialized proceduresPrepares equipment and materials for treatments, observing aseptic technique as requiredPerforms treatments as assigned per the provider's Plan of Care. An LPN/LVN may perform only those treatments for which they are qualified by training and experience. If an LPN/LVN provides IV therapy or another technical procedure not included in routine LPN/LVN training courses, they must first show documentation of competency/experience signed by an RN, provider, or specific training program directorConfirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the nurse to coordinate necessary visits with other personnelReports changes in the client's condition to the Registered Nurse and the provider promptlyParticipates in case conferences, in-service education, and other programs and meetings as neededPerforms within the limits of preparation and experienceOther duties as assigned Benefits Pay: Visit type basedLocation: In-PersonJob Type: Per DiemHours of Operation: Monday thru Friday (shifts as needed) Special Requirements Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportationFamiliar with documenting in WellSky EHR (formerly Kinnser) preferred Functional Abilities Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the positionAble to physically perform the duties required by the positionAble to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade County