Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health

2 weeks ago


Boca Raton, United States Pinnacle Home Care Full time

At Pinnacle Home Care, we are more than just a Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company. We're a team of award-winning dedicated professionals driven by a singular mission: Changing Lives Through the Art of the Experience

Our priority at Pinnacle Home Care is to cultivate a positive workplace atmosphere where every employee feels valued, supported, and energized in their role. By prioritizing employee well-being and satisfaction, Pinnacle Home Care ensures that our team can deliver the highest quality care to our clients with passion and dedication.  

Join us in making a difference without sacrificing your well-being

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida's award-winning and largest privately-owned home health agency is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team of skilled home healthcare providers.  The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our patients in their homes.

BENEFITS:

  • Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • 401K Match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Paid Mileage
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The License Practical Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. They perform selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care. They are responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - HIGH

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Carrys out the plan of care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

2.    Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.

3.    Assists with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the client care plan.

4.    Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.

5.    Helps teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.

6.    Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

7.    Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.

8.    Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission).  Includes interim orders written with measurable goals and time frames and the integration of these orders into the patient's plan of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. 

9.    Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions and changes including:

a.    The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes 

b.    Facilitates relationships between the clients and staff personnel and between clients and their families and visitors.

10.  Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in condition.

11.  Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the medical care plan by encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the client and encouraging clients to help themselves using their own capabilities.

12.  Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the client's range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment. 

13.  Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in-service programs.

14.  Awareness of the Agency's QAPI program.  Active participation as required per policies and procedures related to the Agency's QAPI program. 

15.  Management and follow up of customer complaints, following Agency's complaint policy.

16.  Acute awareness of patient rights and the Agency's responsibility in honoring patient's rights.  Awareness of patient rights description in Agency's service agreement and Agency's admission packet.

17.  Awareness of appropriate reasons for a patient discharge and Agency's policy on appropriate reasons for discharge.

18.  Awareness of potential signs of abuse and neglect and the steps required to report suspected abuse and neglect.

19.  Awareness and ability to design and identify patient centered and individualized goals with realistic measurable timeframes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

20.  Awareness of infection prevention and control techniques, both within their scope of practice and within the Agency's policy and procedures.  Awareness and participation in the Agency's infection control program.

21.  Nursing bag technique policy acknowledgement and demonstrated competence.

22.  Utilization of CRT, calculator, multi-line telephone, copy machine, basic medical equipment.

TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with the education and proven clinical competence may perform certain treatments/procedures provided the Home Health Agency's policies and the State's Regulatory Acts allow their performance. Only advanced LPNs with IV certifications can perform IV related procedures.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with conditions of participation for Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

           The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required.

           The ability to access client's homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

           Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.

           Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of clients and the turning of clients.

           Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

           Must be licensed in the state of License Practical Nurse

           One or more years in an acute/sub-acute care facility. Home health experience preferred.

EducationRequired
  • Technical/other training or better in Nursing
Licenses & CertificationsRequired
  • BLS
  • LPN
SkillsRequired
  • Wound Care
  • IV


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