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LPN Home Health

Healthcare employer

Wauchula, Florida

Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 30

Shift and hours
Day shift · Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Day (United States of America) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; weekend on-call rotation5 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Home Health
License
LPN license Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required]
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Also asks
Driver's License Driver's License (DL) [Required]
Also asks
Auto Insurance Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]
Also asks
High school graduate or equivalent High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
Also asks
Technical/vocational school Technical/Vocational School [Required]
Also asks
Background check meeting organizational guidelines Background check meets organizational guidelines [Required]
Also asks
Venipuncture skills Venipuncture skills [Required]
Also asks
Basic computer skills including MS Office Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office [Required]
Also asks
Proficient in the English language Must be proficient in the English language
Also asks
Sound judgment and critical thinking skills Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills {Required]

Preferred

Certification
IV certification IV Certified (IV) [Preferred]
Experience
1+ year medical/surgical experience 1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]
Also asks
Point of Care software for patient documentation Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$5,000
Bonus
Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available
Eligibility
Benefits start from day one
Eligibility
Paid time off starts from day one

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insuranceBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsLife insurance
  • BenefitsDisability insurance
  • BenefitsPaid time off from day onePaid Time Off from Day One
More benefits (14)
  • Benefits403-B retirement plan403-B Retirement Plan
  • Benefits4 weeks 100% paid parental leave4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
  • BenefitsCareer developmentCareer Development
  • BenefitsWhole person well-being resourcesWhole Person Well-being Resources
  • BenefitsMental health resources and supportMental Health Resources and Support
  • BenefitsPet benefitsPet Benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 403(b)
  • Benefits from day one
  • Mental health resources

The role and schedule

Charting
Point of Care
Day to day
Develops professional and clinical skills through staff development meetings, educational activities, and professional affiliations Develops professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities, and professional affiliations.
Day to day
Participates in the review process and agency performance improvement program Participates in the review process and the agency performance improvement program.
Day to day
Patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician Provides patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, and ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by the physician.
Day to day
Accepts assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and participates in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation.
Day to day
Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN and implements patient care plan changes as directed Reports pertinent observations to the attending physician and RN, and implements changes in the patient care plan as directed.
Day to day
Communicates changes to the home health care team Communicates changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
Day to day
Maintains clinical records to established standards and time frames Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.
Day to day
Direct patient care for assigned patients under the direction of the RN Provides direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.
Day to day
Assesses patients at clinical check-in, documents vital signs, and screens for signs of abuse or neglect 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.
Day to day
Administers treatments, medications, and follow-up assessments ordered by the provider and responds to clinical emergencies and triage
Day to day
Diagnostic and occupational medicine testing, including EKG, spirometry, audiometry, titmus, and pulse oximetry, and forensic testing collections
Day to day
Collects age-specific patient data and contributes to the plan of care Collects data specific to the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.
Day to day
Receives and implements physician orders, with LPN-taken orders co-signed by an RN Receives, verifies, and implements physician orders, ensuring orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN.
Hours stated
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; weekend on-call rotation
Weekends
Weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation
On call
Weekend on-call rotation Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; weekend on-call rotation
Travel
Coverage areas: Sebring and Highlands/Hardee County Coverage Areas: Sebring, Highlands/Hardee County
Details
Mileage reimbursement at $0.76 per mile Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile
Details
Company-provided phone and laptop/iPad Company provided phone and laptop/iPad

Your fit

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On your path

Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.

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Our promise to you

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.

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

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

4200 sun n lake blvd

City

Sebring

State

Florida

Postal Code

33872

Job Description

Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available

Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; weekend on-call rotation

Company provided phone and laptop/iPad

Coverage Areas: Sebring, Highlands/Hardee County

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of practical nursing theory, modalities, treatments, and skills [Required] A high level of multitasking, organization, and proactive communication skills are necessary [Required] Problem-solving abilities [Required] Positive interpersonal communication skills [Required] Must possess sound judgment and critical thinking skills {Required] Team and customer service oriented {Required] Must be able to manage multiple details, tasks, and decision-making abilities under busy and stressful working conditions [Required] Basic computer skills required including but not limited to MS Office [Required] ; additional computer knowledge [Preferred] Venipuncture skills [Required] Must be proficient in the English language; additional languages [Preferred] Background check meets organizational guidelines [Required] Requires individuals to be able to make emergency and mature independent judgments and decisions [Required] Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, and able to interact positively with associates [Required] Knowledge with a Point of Care software system for patient care documentation [Preferred]

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent [Required] Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field of Study

LPN

Work

Experience

1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

  • 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]

Physical

Requirements

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Pay Range

$21.00 - $39.06

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

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 : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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