Lpn, Home Health- (Temporary)

This is a 13 week Temporary assignment role which pays $40 per hour. The Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law within the Home Health Division.

Responsibilities:

• Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
• Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
• Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
• Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
• Current hands on BLS certification.
• 1 year of experience.
• IV Certified.

This is a 13 week Temporary assignment role which pays $40 per hour.
Location: Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas