Licensed Practical Nurse
Lighthouz Home Health Care, LLC
Orlando, Florida
LPN
Posted Aug 15
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $24/hr
The median for nursing in Florida is $33/hr, across 554 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
_Licensed Practical Nurse for Home Health/Group Home Setting _ We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to care for invalids and injured people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding. Candidates are eligible for over-time pay if working more than 40 hours a week.
*Responsibilities*
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- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
*Skills*
- Proven experience as LPN or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Education
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience
- Medication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- LPN
Place
- City
- Orlando, Florida
- Median rent
- $1,747/mo
- Local household income
- $72,336/yr
- Metro price level
- 1% above the national average
- Address
- 3901 E Colonial Dr Ste A, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Orlando area index 101.4, where 100 is the national average.
Orlando blends year-round sunshine with a booming healthcare sector, making it a magnet for traveling and staff RNs alike. Beyond the theme parks, neighborhoods like Winter Park offer tree-lined streets and lakeside dining, while downtown's Lake Eola district delivers walkable nightlife. It's a fast-growing metro with diverse patient populations and endless weekend entertainment options.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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