Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join the Lucent Health, Home Health Services team. Someone who has the experience and knowledge, who is dedicated and passionate about their career and the communities we serve, and who is looking for growth and advancement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide skilled nursing care, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Is responsible, and accountable, for making decisions that are based on the individual's nursing experience and educational preparation.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures, as directed, by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Assist with the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient care plan.
• Help teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.
• Foster cooperative effort, among personnel, by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes (not to include admission).
• Observe, record, and report, 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 changes in condition.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Must have a driver’s license and be willing, and able, to drive to patients’ residences.
• 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 and demonstrate patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
• The ability to communicate, both, verbally, and in writing as frequent communication, by telephone in English, is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Must be licensed in the state of Florida 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. Online certification is not accepted.

ABOUT LUCENT HEALTH, LLC:

• Lucent Health is a premier healthcare provider based in Daytona Beach area, providing in-home services in Volusia, Flagler counties. We are locally owned and operated by professional healthcare advocates with many years of caring experiences.
• Lucent Health is a Licensed Florida Home Health Agency certified by Medicare and nationally accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care providing many types of Skilled Home Health services and Rehabilitation Solutions.
• Lucent Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

APPLY NOW:

Send your resume to talent@lucenthealthcare.com