R-0362731 LPN Home Health

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills.
• A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills are necessary.
• Problem-solving abilities
• Positive interpersonal communication skills
• Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills
• Team and customer service oriented
• Must be able to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions
• Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office
• Additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
• Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills
• Proactive communication skills
• Positive interpersonal communication skills
• Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
• Team and customer service oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility
• Ability to interact positively with associates
• Basic computer skills including MS Office
• Additional computer knowledge [Preferred]
• Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Benefits

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• 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

Schedule

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Weekend (United States of America)

Pay

Pay Range: $20.95 - $38.96

Physical Requirements

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Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• IV Certified (IV) [Preferred]