Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. 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. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$20.97 - $38.99 per hour

Schedule

• Full time
• Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm, flexible
• Every 3rd weekend
• No call

Location

Home Visits covering South Volusia County: Oak Hill, South Daytona, Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, NSB, Edgewater.

Address: 770 W Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, United States of America

Responsibilities

• Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities, and professional affiliations.
• 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.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School in LPN field of study [Required]
• 1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• IV Certified (IV) [Preferred]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]

Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills [Required]
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills [Required]
• Problem-solving abilities [Required]
• Positive interpersonal communication skills [Required]
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills [Required]
• Team and customer service oriented [Required]
• Ability to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making under busy and stressful working conditions [Required]
• Basic computer skills including MS Office [Required]; additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
• Venipuncture skills [Required]
• Proficient in the English language; additional languages [Preferred]
• Ability to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions [Required]
• Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and ability to interact positively with associates [Required]
• Knowledge of a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Additional Information

Sign On Bonus: For eligible applicants, up to $2500.

Physical Requirements: View work requirements.

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.