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AdventHealth
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Specialized Staffing Hospice
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$56,446 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Our promise to you:
- Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger.
- together
- we are even better.
- All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- + Benefits from
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet BenefitsSchedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day (United States of America)
Address:
- 605 MONTGOMERY RD
City:
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS
State:
- Florida
Postal Code:
- 32714
Job Description:
Schedule:
Full Time, 36 hours per week.Shift:
Day Shift, 6:45am-7pm/ 7am-7:30pm. Orientation and training will be on days. Flexibility is required between the 2 schedules covering Crisis Care and Runner.Location:
All of Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Main campus office is in Altamonte Springs Provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units. Assesses patient conditions and symptoms to determine the need for crisis care. Administers medication, takes vitals, feeds, bathes, changes clothes and bedding, dresses wounds, and provides other palliative care as indicated in the care plan. Offers support and education to the patient's family and caregivers. Communicates with supervisory RN regarding symptom management, changes in patient condition, safety issues, and other patient care concerns. Completes all required documentation for the patient's medical record, including medication profiles. Ensures charting documents patient condition, medications administered, changes in condition, directives from supervisors, safety issues, and caregiver education. Performs post-mortem procedures according to policy and completes required documentation. Provides brief respite for caregivers during shifts as needed. Participates in staff, department, team meetings, in-services, and other related activities. Attends educational and developmental seminars and meetings as appropriate. Interacts appropriately with caregivers and staff in the patient's place of residence. Responds promptly to pages and phone calls during assigned hours of duty. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- + Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
Education:
- + Technical/Vocational School [Required]
Field of Study:
- + N/A
Work Experience:
- + 3+ lpn experience [Required] + Home health experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- + N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
- + Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required] + Basic Life Support
- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] + Driver's License (DL) [Required] + Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred]
Physical Requirements:
- _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements
- https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx
Pay Range:
- $20.97
- $38.99
- Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
- Certain positions are subject to
- Florida Level 2 background screening
- , including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the
- Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
- : https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._
Category:
- Non-RN Nursing
Organization:
- AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice
Schedule:
- Full time
Shift:
- Day
Req ID:
- 152940146