Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time/PRN

Brightstar Care of Lakeland and Winterhaven•Lakeland, FL

176d•$26 - $32

About The Position

BrightStar Care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in a home-health environment and across diverse clinical settings. The role supports patients through assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing management of health conditions, with a focus on safety, comfort, and positive health outcomes. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, collaborative environment. Background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse is required.

Requirements

Hold a valid LPN license in good standing in the state of Florida.
Have experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospital medicine, ICU, emergency medicine, or post-acute care settings.
Have strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
Be proficient with EMR/EHR systems for accurate medical documentation.
Be able to perform complex patient assessments and manage acute pain or infectious disease cases effectively.
Have excellent communication skills for triage and working with people of all ages, including pediatric and geriatric patients, and individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
Complete required background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience with specialized procedures such as wound care, G-tube care, ostomy care, or ventilator management.
Critical care experience or a background in a Level I or Level II trauma center.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs, conducting physical examinations, and reviewing medical histories to identify individual care needs.
Administer medications and provide wound care and medication management in accordance with physicians’ orders and safety protocols.
Document patient information in electronic medical record systems and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Provide specialized care for patients with complex conditions, critical care needs, or post-operative recovery needs.
Educate and coach patients with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans across clinical settings.