Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health PRN

The 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.

Qualifications


* Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida. 


* 1 year of experience. 


* IV Certified.


* Current hands on BLS certification.