Ft. Myers LPN

Pinnacle Home Care • Fort Myers, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in patients’ homes. The role delivers skilled nursing care under RN supervision and carries out curative, rehabilitative, or preventive care tasks according to patient care plans. The nurse uses clinical expertise and nursing education to make informed decisions that support patient care and positive outcomes.

The position also involves timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, coordination with other staff, and adherence to agency policies and quality, complaint-management, patient-rights, and discharge processes. Home visits may be in locations that are not wheelchair accessible.

Requirements

• Current state-specific LPN or LVN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid BLS certification.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, 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.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and occasionally lift or turn patients.

Nice To Haves

• Home health or medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care under RN supervision.
• Perform curative, rehabilitative, or preventive care tasks as outlined in patient care plans.
• Use clinical expertise and nursing education to make informed, independent decisions that support patient care and promote positive outcomes.
• Complete visit reports promptly and accurately in the electronic medical record, including all required documentation.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to coordinate seamlessly with other staff.
• Understand the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required.
• Follow the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints.
• Uphold patient rights in accordance with agency service agreements and admission policies.
• Understand and follow agency policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge.

Benefits

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Personalized, one-on-one patient care.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

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