Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Full Time

This position is eligible for a $3,000 Sign on Bonus paid over 2 years with a 2 year commitment.

A Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.

Responsibilities


* Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures.

Administers medications.


* Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.


* Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.

Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.


* Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.


* Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.


* Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights. 


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards. 


* Meets all requirements for mandatory in-services. 


* Adheres to Brooks Rehabilitation and Home Health Division policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.


* Participates in On Call Rotation

Qualifications


* Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida. 


* 1 year of experience. 


* IV Certified.


* Current hands on BLS certification. 

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:


* Competitive Pay


* Comprehensive Benefits package


* Vacation/Paid Time Off


* Retirement Plan


* Employee Discounts


* Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs