Details
Posted: 08-May-22
Location: Sebring, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 22007855
DescriptionLicense Practical Nurse Home Health Home Care Polk & Highlands County
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Up to $5,000 Sign on Bonus & Relocation Available
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
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
Shift: Days
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
- Largest Employer in the County
- Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida’s oldest State Park
- Close knit community with a home town family feel
- 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast
The role you’ll contribute:
The home health Licensed Practical Nurse performs the nursing skills of observation, planning, implementation and evaluation in delivery of patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Coordinates care with the RN Case Manager, Patient Care Supervisor and physician. Performs procedures, instructs the patient or family in self-care, observes and monitors clinical status, administers medications, draws labs. Has/obtains good understanding of Medicare regulations and eligibility requirements for homecare and follows all regulatory requirements. Care is directed towards teaching the patient how to manage the illness at home, assist through the rehabilitative process, and teach them how to return to the highest level of function possible to maintain independence in their own environment
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Performs care of assigned patients. Ensures assessment and documentation of continued skilled need, monitoring of homebound status, completes interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
- Addresses all nursing diagnoses identified in the Plan of Care.
- Ongoing evaluation and education of client in holistic manner. Reassess the patient as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Communicates with RN Case Manager, Patient Care Supervisor and physician for direction and clarification when concerns are noted. Communicates with team to facilitate interdisciplinary continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning
Qualifications The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Minimum qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current FL LPN License
- BLS Certification
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.