Job Summary: Provide nursing care to patient in the home setting Observe· and assess the client and/or caregiver to enhance the quality of lifR Demonstrate individuallzed creativity in educating the patient and/or caregiver. Follow nursing policy and procedure per agency standards. Follow the plan of care according to physician orders. Demonstrate understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. Licensed Practical Nurse.

2. Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.

3. Excellent oral and communication skills.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1_ Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.

2. Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.

3. Support quality improvement practices.

4. Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures.

5. Work under the direction of a RN.

6. Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills.

7. Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care.

8. Report to physician and RN of adverse findings.

9. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

10. Coordinate and monitor patient care and services.

11. Comply with HIPAA regulations in and out of the office.

12. Follow infection control policy in and out of the office.

13. Document skilled visit according to Medicare guidelines.

14. Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures.

15. Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses annually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tallahassee, FL 32303