Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home HealthMaitland, FL

Licensed Practical Nurse AdventHealth Home Health

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, rotating weekends, some call

Location: Team Yellow: This position will be conducting patient home visits in the Winter Park, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Maitland area which includes but is not limited to the following zip codes: 32701, 32707, 32730, 32751, 32789, 32792

The role you'll contribute:

Administer nursing care to patients in accordance with the physician's order and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provides intermittent, individualized nursing care, teaches and supervises the patient and family members or caregivers to provide continuity of care and to assist in implementing comprehensive care. Delivers high quality nursing care, performs technical nursing skills with a high degree of proficiency, and promotes the team approach in the delivery of patient care. Executes physician's orders and notifies RN/Case Manager of necessary updates or changes in condition. Completes documentation according to Agency Policy and Regulatory guidelines and performs home visits as ordered. Continued employment with the agency is contingent upon your ability to perform job duties as outlined in this job description.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Comply with all department policies, procedures, practices and standards of care.
• Provide direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN.
• Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers medications to assigned patients.
• Performs data collection specific for the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care.
• Report pertinent observations to attending physician and to RN, implements the change in the patient care plan as directed by physician. Communicates the changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team.
• Receives, verifies and implements physician orders (orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN).
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
• Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing
• Current state LPN licensure
• Active American Heart Association BLS
• Valid in state Driver's License with current car insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.