PRN LPN Home Health Nurse

If you are looking to provide high- quality, compassionate, patient centered care in one of St Petersburg's fastest growing and innovative agencies, we would love for you to join our team of excellent clinicians.

Keystone Home Health is a CHAP accredited Medicare Certified agency which has been delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families since 2007. Keystone Home Health is seeking superior caregivers, to deliver excellent and effective care in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. We offer competitive pay and benefits package.

Service Area:

Valrico, Brandon, Riverview, Sun City

* You will not be scheduled in all locations in one day.

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care. The LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Job Duties:

· Promotes and maintains optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.

· Maintains a safe patient environment.

· Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.

· Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.

· Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.

· Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

· Prepares clinical and progress notes.

· Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.

· Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.

· Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.

· Assists in coordinating services provided to client.

· Participates in required clinical team conference with other home care staff.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of One year Medicare certified home health experience required

· Medsurg Experience

· Current FL LPN Nurse license

· BLS certified

· Valid Driver’s License

· Able to practice as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Strong clinical & critical thinking skills

We offer a competitive pay, PTO, health benefits, a fun work environment and a flexible schedule

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
• HCHB: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN License (Required)
• IV Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $30 - $35