Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Pediatric & Adult Home Health | Private Duty Nursing

Team Select Home Care•Miami, FL

5d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Team Select Home Care is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled, individualized home health care to medically complex pediatric and/or adult patients. The role involves caring for patients in their residences, often through private duty nursing and long-term home health care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in accordance with physician orders, the plan of care, and agency policies. The LPN reports to the Director of Nursing (DON). The nurse administers ordered medications and treatments, provides preventive and rehabilitative nursing services, monitors and reports changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition, and supports patients and families with home-care and self-care techniques. The role also includes preparing clinical documentation, maintaining accurate patient records, coordinating with the RN, physician, and other care professionals, and participating in care conferences, audits, training, and quality activities. The position may include assigned on-call duties, nights, weekends, and holidays. Team Select offers flexible scheduling, training and mentorship, and daily or weekly pay options. The posting lists PRN, part-time, and full-time opportunities, with a pay range of $25.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing.
Active, valid LPN license in the state or states where practicing.
Active and valid CPR certification with practicum.
Ability to perform the physical duties described for the role.
Average computer skills and competency in media communications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Acceptance of the company’s vision, philosophy, and goals.
IV certification if required by state mandate.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience is preferred.
New graduates are welcome; structured training, mentorship, and nursing programs for new graduates are available.
Experience or interest in caring for pediatric and/or adult patients in a home setting.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing services and treatments according to physician orders, the patient’s plan of care, and agency policies, under RN direction and supervision.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and document them appropriately.
Prepare clinical and progress notes and maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records.
Observe patients for signs and symptoms, changes in physical or emotional condition, and reactions to treatments; report concerns to the physician and RN.
Educate and counsel patients and families about nursing care needs, home-care techniques, and appropriate self-care.
Assist physicians, intermediate care providers, and RNs with specialized procedures; prepare equipment and materials and use aseptic technique and standard precautions.
Implement and assist with reviewing, evaluating, and updating patient care plans with the RN and physician as appropriate.
Coordinate patient care with the RN and other involved health professionals, including participating in patient care conferences.
Participate in medical record audits, peer review, utilization review, QAPI activities, staff meetings, and in-services as assigned.
Accept, write, and carry out orders, obtaining RN cosignature where applicable.
Protect patient confidentiality and safeguard protected health information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Report patient incidents, variances, complaints, incomplete work assignments, and schedule changes as directed by agency procedures.
Take assigned on-call duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain professional appearance, attendance, time management, and a clean and neat work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.