Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Home Health Full Time Days Pasco FL

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Wesley Chapel
Posted on: May 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Description LPN Home health AdventHealth Tampa Location Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613 Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Tampa -- Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research. -- Surgical Pioneers - the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery -- Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come -- Awarded the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center. Work Hours/Shift: Full time days PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Comply with all department policies, procedures, practices and standards of care. Provide direct patient care responsibilities for assigned patients in an efficient, organized manner under the direction of the RN. Performs treatments within their scope of training and administers medications to assigned patients. Performs data collection specific for the age of the patient and contributes to their plan of care. Report pertinent observations to attending physician and to RN, implements the change in the patient care plan as directed by physician. Communicates the changes to the appropriate members of the home health care team. Receives, verifies and implements physician orders (orders taken by the LPN are co-signed by an RN). Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families. Maintains clinical record information in accordance with established standards and within established time frames. Demonstrate cost-effective practices. Participate in the review process and the agency performance improvement program. Participate in orientation, in-service and staff meetings as scheduled. Provide patient education, medication administration, wound dressing changes, ostomy care as directed by the RN and ordered by physician while utilizing appropriate hand hygiene practices and obtains orders for all products used. Secures patient confidentiality by protecting patient information on and off duty. Displays flexibility in accepting assignment changes and readily accepts assignment and patient care responsibilities including participation in weekend/after-hours coverage and call rotation. Develop professional and clinical skills through attendance at staff development meetings, pertinent educational activities and professional affiliations. Complete related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager or Director. Maintains current drivers license, automobile insurance and BLS. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Vocational training in Accredited School of Licensed Practical Nursing Minimum of (1) year of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical nursing EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Two (2) years of Home Health nursing experience LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Current LPN licensure in the state of Florida Current BCLS Valid Drivers License This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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