Licensed Practical Nurse

Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.

ESI is now hiring LPNs in the greater Ocala/ North Central Florida area with a preferred location in Bushnell, FL.

ESI is seeking a LPN who is responsible for observing, recording, and reporting to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions, and changes including the general physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Must be licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One or more years in home health agency or in a hospital setting. Home health experience preferred.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required.
• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or preventative nursing care.
• Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.
• Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Assists with the preparation, implementation and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
• Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon patients and provides for the emotional arid physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Helps teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.
• Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on the job learning.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission).
• Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions and changes including the general physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes, and stresses in human relationships between the patients and staff personnel and between patients and their families and visitors.
• Observes, records and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental condition of patients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in condition.
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the medical care plan by encouraging the interests and special aptitudes of the patient. and encouraging patients to help themselves using their own capabilities.
• Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the patient's range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.
• Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in-service programs.
• Administer medications.
• Hang I.V.s premixed with medications and hydrating fluid without medications.
• Start peripheral I.V.s and flush peripheral lines with saline or inspect insertion sites, change dressings, and remove peripheral I.V. needles/catheters heparin solutions.
• Calculate and adjust flow rates and check blood with a Registered Nurse.
• Any other duties as assigned.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Jaime Ohsberg, at jaime@esiworks.com, and include in the subject line: LPN, Ocala, FL.

ESI COMPANY SUMMARY:

ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for our clients. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.