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PD LVN/LPN

LifeCare Home Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

General Summary : Administer nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population : Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions :

  • Promote / exemplify the Company mission, vision, and values at all times.
  • Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
  • Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in recovering or maintaining life functions; prevents illness and relapse of illness.
  • Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
  • Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
  • Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference / Team Meetings.
  • Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
  • Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
  • Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining / improving competency.
  • Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision : N / A

Requirements : Experience :

  • 1-year experience as an LPN in a clinical care setting.
  • Preferred home health experience
  • Skills :

  • Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
  • If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
  • Must read, write and comprehend English.
  • Education :

  • Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
  • Licensure / Certification :

  • A current license that is in good standing to practice as an LPN in any / all applicable states.
  • Current CPR certificate.
  • Current driver’s license in good standing.
  • On-going employment as an LPN requires maintaining a valid LPN license in the state where the nurse practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

    Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged standing / walking is required.
  • The ability to lift / transfer up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
  • Meet patient / family individualized psychosocial needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Environmental / Working Conditions :

  • Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
  • Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
  • Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
  • Machinery / Tools / Equipment Requirements :

  • Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
  • Manual blood pressure cuff
  • Stethoscope
  • Thermometer
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