LPN Home Health

Job Description: Up to a $5,000 Sign on Bonus Available. Mileage reimbursement provided: $0.76 per mile.

Schedule: Full time.

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: LPNWork Experience 1+ year of medical/surgical experience [Preferred]

Additional Information: N/ALicenses 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]

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Physical Requirements: https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwxPay 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/LocationAddress: 4200 SUN N LAKE BLVD City: SEBRING State: Florida Postal Code: 33872 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.