LPN - Home Health- PRN

Plymouth Harbor • Sarasota, FL

102d

About The Position

The Flex Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing nursing services in accordance with Plymouth Harbor policies and procedures, including those of the Plymouth Harbor Home Health Agency and support services. The LPN works as directed by the Administrator of Home Care to help ensure high-quality resident care. The role has supervisory responsibility for Certified Nursing Assistants.

The work schedule is 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Candidates must complete a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment, as required by Florida law.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited hospital diploma program or associate degree program for licensed practical nurses.
• At least one year of experience in a Home Health, Assisted Living, or Long-Term Care setting.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to perform duties accurately on a daily basis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire respect and trust and conduct oneself in a non-controversial manner.
• Good speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Good computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word, and ability to learn and use proprietary software as required.
• Completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating assigned activities and Home Care services.
• Meet with administrative, medical, and nursing staff to plan Home Care services, programs, and activities.
• Implement and maintain nursing objectives and standards; assist in developing and coordinating Home Care policies, procedures, care plans, nursing manuals, and job descriptions.
• Help ensure residents, family members, and visitors follow established policies and procedures, and respect residents’ rights to fair treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
• Help ensure residents have a clean, safe, orderly, and comfortable environment.
• Maintain rapport with health-related facilities and organizations; help identify Home Care problems and solutions, and recommend service improvements to the Administrator of Home Care.
• Participate in discharge planning and in developing, implementing, and assessing resident care plans.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other health care facilities or providers.
• Participate in assigned Home Care projects and studies.
• Help maintain stock levels of personal medications, medical supplies, equipment, and recordkeeping supplies.
• Assist with orienting new staff and standardizing work methods.
• Cooperate with the RN Case Manager in planning nursing care and periodically reviewing and updating care plans.
• Complete recordkeeping forms according to Home Care policies and procedures.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to the RN Case Manager and document reports in the clinical record.
• Provide resident care, including administering treatments and medications.
• Implement arrangements following a death according to Home Care policy.
• Evaluate emergencies and determine appropriate emergency measures.
• Notify the RN Case Manager verbally and in writing of accidents and incidents according to Home Care policy.
• Collect laboratory specimens as ordered and perform prescribed monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Assist physicians as indicated.
• Comply with Florida State statutes regarding required continuing education credits.
• Work safely in accordance with Plymouth Harbor safety standards.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and mandatory in-services as approved or required.
• Keep work areas, equipment, and supplies clean, sanitary, and organized, and properly secure confidential materials.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Director of Home Care Services.
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree