What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) position at Southwest Florida Home Care?
Our home health care agency is rapidly expanding and we are hiring a Home Health Nurse effective immediately in Davenport.
You must have a valid Florida Nursing license and experience in home health.
We hire the most compassionate and thoughtful talent in the field.
- Complete clinical tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Skills
- Proven experience as a registered OR licensed nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
- Valid nursing license
Job Types: Full-time or PRN
Benefits available
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN/LPN
- BLS Certification Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35
