What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Home Health Practical Nurse position at New Vision Home Health Agency?
*PAY RATE IS CASE BY CASE BASIS*
As a Skilled Nurse Home Care Agent, you will provide in-home nursing care to patients throughout Broward County. You will visit patients independently, with full trust and autonomy, while maintaining a strong connection with the broader care team. The role requires a proactive, compassionate professional who can provide high-quality, personalized care for patients with complex needs in a variety of settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-home care: Conduct home visits to assess and manage patient health needs, including administering medications, wound care, and other skilled nursing tasks as required.
- Patient Monitoring: Monitor patient progress, identify health concerns, and adjust care plans accordingly. Ensure proper documentation of patient condition and treatment.
- Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families on care plans, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments to improve overall health and well-being.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the rest of the care team to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care for each patient.
- Health Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of patient's health conditions and respond to changes in health status, ensuring timely interventions.
- Emergency Response: Provide immediate care in case of emergencies or complications, ensuring patients' safety and well-being at all times.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and any changes in medical condition, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Qualifications:
- Licensing & Certifications:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
- Ongoing CEU certifications as required by the state.
- Experience:
- (Prefered) Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing/agency experience, preferably in-home care or a similar setting (e.g., hospital, rehabilitation, or long-term care).
- Experience in managing patients with complex medical needs is a plus.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently in a home care setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and team members.
- Ability to assess patient needs and adjust care plans proactively.
- Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to document accurately.
- A compassionate approach to patient care, with a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals in your care.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to handle a flexible work schedule with some evening or weekend shifts as needed.
Why Join Us?
- Autonomy & Trust: You will be empowered to work independently during home visits, with the full trust of the organization and the support of a cooperative team environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Full-time schedule with weekends off (with the potential for occasional Saturdays as needed).
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, providing personalized care in the comfort of their own homes.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team of caring professionals where collaboration, respect, and mutual support are core values.
Visit Us at: www.newvisionhha.com
Fax Us at: 954 688 6414
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 37 per week
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Coral Springs, FL 33071 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Coral Springs, FL 33071: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30