PD LVN/LPN Job at LifeCare Home Health, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • LifeCare Home Health
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

General Summary: Administer nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

  1. Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values at all times.
  2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
  3. Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN through the Plan of Care (POC). Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions; prevent illness and relapse.
  4. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect clients and staff (OSHA).
  5. Assure the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
  6. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
  7. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
  8. Completes appropriate documentation promptly to ensure compliance with company policy.
  9. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
  10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A

Requirements:

Experience:

  • 1-year experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
  • Preferred home health experience

Skills:

  • Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
  • If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
  • Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

  • Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.

Licensure/Certification:

  • A current license that is in good standing to practice as an LPN in any/all applicable states.
  • Current CPR certificate.
  • Current driver’s license in good standing.

On-going employment as an LPN requires maintaining a valid LPN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged standing/walking is required.
  • The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
  • Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

  • Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
  • Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
  • Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

  • Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
  • Manual blood pressure cuff
  • Stethoscope
  • Thermometer

Job Tags

Relief, Flexible hours

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