Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group•Crystal River, FL

About The Position

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, you will provide direct, compassionate nursing care to home health patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You play a critical role in managing comfort, supporting families, and ensuring every encounter reflects our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
Minimum of three years of nursing experience preferred; home health, community-based, or medical-surgical experience ideal.
Current state LPN/LVN licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated adherence to professional nursing standards and practices.
Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the established plan of care.
Assess and educate patients and their families/caregivers on diagnosis, care needs, and symptom management.
Use and prepare equipment and supplies safely and effectively, consistently adhering to aseptic technique.
Deliver appropriate pain and symptom management; monitor patient response to treatments and medications.
Document all care accurately and timely in alignment with the plan of care.
Participate in care coordination and promptly report needs requiring involvement from other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the RN and/or Clinical Care Manager.
Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.