Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Part Time

Compassus•St Petersburg, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager. Services are furnished in accordance with agency policies. This position will be seeing patients in the Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs areas.

Requirements

Active and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state(s) of employment required.
Certificate of an accredited program of Practical or Vocational Nursing as approved by the state required.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting preferred.
Experience in skilled nursing, preferably in hospice, home health care, oncology or emergency care preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements/follows the nursing care plan for each patient.
Provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM) reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
Evaluates with the Home Health RNCM the effectiveness of the LP/VN’s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the RNCM.
Maintains accurate and complete records of observation, treatments, and care of patients.
Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-services as scheduled.
Is responsible for submitting any changes in schedule to the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor on a daily basis; participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical and speech therapists.
Prepares clinical and progress notes and submits them within 24 hours of visit.
Assists the physician and Home Health RNCM in performing specialized procedures.
Assists in patient learning and appropriate self-care techniques.
Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of patient's property as appropriate.
Follows standard precautions and infection control procedures.
Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Provides documentation of patient's visit on the clinical record accurately, timely, and appropriately per agency policies.
Maintains proper documentation for billing per policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.