Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in home health care provide nursing services based on patient care plans, ensuring physical and emotional comfort of clients while working independently and collaborating with healthcare teams. They monitor patient conditions, report changes to RNs or case managers, document observations, and comply with state regulations and agency policies. Bilingual skills and previous nursing experience in accredited facilities are preferred to support diverse patient populations effectively.
The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the nursing process by providing input to the client’s plane of care while implementing the care plan as written. Evaluate effectiveness of care plan, make recommendations for revisions as appropriate. Records all pertinent observations and treatments as per Agency policies. Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client. Perform nursing procedures for which he/she has been trained. Notify appropriate person about unusual symptoms and/or changes in condition of clients. Participate in case conferences, meeting and performance improvement activities as assigned. Provides proof of current license by the State of Florida. Provides necessary information to verify education and work experiences. Practices safely and competently with the job description. Complies with all state regulatory acts. Complies with all Agency policies and procedures including HIPPA Privacy Rules. Provides documentation of high-tech certification if appropriate; performs duties as qualified/authorized. Maintains patient/business confidentiality.
Additional Job Description
Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Florida. Must have minimum one-year current experience in accredited hospital or accredited nursing home with two years previous to employment.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
Bilingual English and Spanish or Creole preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
Language Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Additional languages preferred
Physical Requirements:
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see following description.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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