Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Home Health

Pinnacle Home Care•Saint Augustine, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Now Hiring: Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Service Areas: St. Johns County, Southern Duval County and surrounding areas. Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join their award-winning team. The company has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades.

Requirements

Must have a current LPN or LVN license (state-specific).
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Valid BLS certification.
Minimum one year of nursing experience (home health or medical/surgical preferred).
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Responsibilities

Administer skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
Perform curative, rehabilitative, or preventive care tasks as outlined in patient care plans.
Utilize clinical expertise and nursing education to make informed, independent decisions that support patient care and promote positive outcomes.
Complete visit reports promptly and accurately within the electronic medical record system to support high-quality care and regulatory compliance, including all required documentation.
Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies.
Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.