Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health - Part Time

Brooks Rehabilitation • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Requirements

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
• 1 year of experience.
• IV Certified.
• Current hands on BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures.
• Administers medications.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services.
• Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Participates in On Call Rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed