Patients First Home Care
Provide skilled nursing care, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Perform selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative, or preventative nursing care. The License Practical Nurse is responsible, and accountable, for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures, as directed, by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
- Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
- Recognize, and understand, the effects of social and economic problems upon patients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
- Help teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.
- Assume responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development, through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes (not to include admission).
- Foster cooperative effort, among personnel, by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
- Must be licensed in the state of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- One, or more, years in Home Health Agency or in a hospital setting. Home health experience required.
- A level II background screening is required for this position https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Current Driver's License with current auto insurance
- CEU on Elderly Abuse, Human Trafficking and Alzheimer's/Dementia
- TB test results
- CPR Certification. Online Certifications are NOT accepted
Level II background screening https://info.flclearinghouse.com results
We demonstrate non-discriminatory practices.
**Questions about Patients First Home Care or any of the job positions we have available? Please reach out to our recruiters' Direct Line (941)226-8370 ext. 145 during Office Hours M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm. We look forward to hearing from you!**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Sebring, FL 33870 (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
