What are the responsibilities and job description for the License Practical Nurse- Per Diem Homecare position at MorseLife Health System, Inc.?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Care
Where can you find the perfect combination of flexibility and stability, in a growing industry, and all with a Medicare-Certified, 5-Star leader in senior-focused health care? You just did. As a MorseLife Home Care Team Member, you’ll be front and center in our effort to bring quality, customer-focused care to patients across Palm Beach County.
Teamwork. Passion. Impact. Leadership. Quality. Customer Focus. These are more than just our guiding attributes. They’re the values shared by each member of our team – and the principles behind our success as a 5-Star, Gold Seal, nationally recognized senior care provider. If these describe you too, you may be an excellent match for our most current opportunity:
MorseLife is ideal for professionals looking to express their own Inner Greatness. Has your Inner Greatness yet to be appreciated? Come join our team and we’ll help you make an impact and surpass even your own expectations!
Job Responsibilities:
· Provide direct skilled bedside nursing care and work with patients and families to provide comfort and preserve dignity in the face of terminal illness in the home setting.
· Evaluate patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
· Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.
· Administer skilled nursing care with appropriate documentation, under the supervision of a registered nurse and the physician directed plan of treatment.
· Provide nursing services in accordance with physicians' orders, under the direction of an RN, in line with state licensure status, and in compliance with agency policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and governmental laws and regulations.
· Assess individual status and care/instruction needed by the client.
Qualifications:
· Active License as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
· Active CPR license.
· High School Diploma or GED.
· At least one year of nursing experience.
· Experience in a Home Health environment.
· Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com