What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at Gulfside Healthcare Services?
Our Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses embody our mission of delivering compassionate care to individuals in their homes. This role involves providing skilled nursing services, administering treatments, and collaborating with patients and their families to promote wellness and independence. With a focus on dignity and respect, they offer personalized support tailored to each patient's needs, fostering a trusting and compassionate relationship. Upholding our values of integrity, excellence, and community, they contribute to our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve by delivering comprehensive and individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- One year of nursing experience in skilled home health required
- Current valid IV certification is preferred
- Must maintain current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida; must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Possesses the ability to prioritize patient needs on a daily basis
- Participates in the team responsibility of providing quality care
- Exhibits professionalism and responsibility within and outside the organization
- Participates in rotation of back-up and on call requirement when necessary
- Is financially conscientious in providing cost-effective nursing care
- Effectively communicates with the Home Health RN when needed in discussing matters related to nursing processes and services
- Collaborates with the RN in reviewing and developing Care Plans
- Actively participates in weekly Case Conference Meetings
- Maintains a good working relationship with team members and other disciplines in with a common goal to provide exceptional patient care
- Attends to patient and family complaints/concerns while communicating issues clearly with
- Maintains a pro-active approach, assuring problem resolution is performed in an effective, timely Uses persuasiveness and good judgment to formulate appropriate win-win outcomes when possible
- Possess the ability to multi-task and exhibits adaptability and flexibility in maintaining compliance in correlation with Gulfside Home Health standards
- Ensures all patient care and documentation of care is compliant with Gulfside Home Health standards, Florida State and Federal Regulations
- Ensures professional standards of Home Health nursing practices are maintained
