Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Per Diem Home Health – Kissimmee
About The Position
Matrix Home Care is seeking experienced and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to perform home health visits in the Kissimmee area. The role involves initiating patient care, completing comprehensive assessments, and ensuring accurate OASIS documentation for home health patients. Nurses provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, often following discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, or nursing facility. They deliver skilled nursing services, provide case management, coordinate with patients and representatives on care plans, and work with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The role also includes educating patients and families, monitoring outcomes, coordinating discharge, and connecting patients with community health resources. This position is per diem and subject to background screening under Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and an eligibility review before employment. The position offers competitive per-visit rates, weekly direct-deposit pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to transition to a full-time role with benefits.
Requirements
- Active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
- At least 1 year of home health experience.
- Strong experience with OASIS documentation.
- Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
- Pass background screening under Chapter 435 of Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and an eligibility review before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the KanTime EMR system.
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions, including patients recently discharged from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or nursing facilities.
- Examine patients, complete clinical assessments, document progress, and report changes to physicians.
- Complete timely clinical documentation, including OASIS, evaluations, physician orders, and care coordination notes.
- Develop, implement, and monitor patient care plans in collaboration with patients and their representatives.
- Deliver skilled nursing services and provide case management for assigned patients.
- Educate patients about their care plans, medications, therapies, diet, and exercise.
- Coach and support family members on patient care, medication management, and home safety.
- Coordinate care with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Oversee and collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides providing patient care.
- Monitor patient progress, outcomes, and changing needs, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Ensure care goals are met and coordinate appropriate discharge from services.
- Serve as a liaison with community health resources, including DME providers, oxygen services, and infusion therapy providers.
- Maintain ongoing communication with patients, families, physicians, clinical managers, and office staff.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and staff conferences.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Develop and follow work methods and procedures that support high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive per-visit rates.
- Weekly pay via direct deposit.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Opportunity to transition into a full-time role with benefits.
- Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities.
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