What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Float Pool position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview
This position involves providing patient care under direction, ensuring a compassionate approach that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The role includes collecting patient data, assisting in care planning, administering medications, and evaluating care plans. It also emphasizes patient education, participation in healthcare improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for success in this role.
This position involves providing patient care under direction, ensuring a compassionate approach that respects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. The role includes collecting patient data, assisting in care planning, administering medications, and evaluating care plans. It also emphasizes patient education, participation in healthcare improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather and record patient information
- Assist in developing and implementing care plans
- Administer prescribed medications
- Educate patients and groups about health management
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Engage in continuous learning and training
- Complete assigned goals effectively
- Minimum computer literacy
- Current BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for success in this role.