COVERAGE AREA: Pinellas County - Skilled Home Health Visits

JOB TITLE: LPN (Eligible for Sign-on Bonus)

DEPARTMENT: Home Health

DIVISION: Gulfside Home Health

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Licensed Practical Nurse is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients in their homes.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

· One year of nursing experience in skilled home health required

· Current valid IV certification is required

· Must maintain current CPR certification

· Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida; must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Possesses the ability to prioritize patient needs on a daily basis

· Participates in the team responsibility of providing quality care

· Exhibits professionalism and responsibility within and outside the organization

· Participates in rotation of back-up and on call requirement when necessary

· Is financially conscientious in providing cost-effective nursing care

· Effectively communicates with the Home Health RN when needed in discussing matters related to nursing processes and services

· Collaborates with the RN in reviewing and developing Care Plans

· Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Meetings

· Maintains a good working relationship with team members and other disciplines in with a common goal to provide exceptional patient care

· Attends to patient and family complaints/concerns while communicating issues clearly with RN.

· Maintains a pro-active approach, assuring problem resolution is performed in an effective, timely manner. Uses persuasiveness and good judgment to formulate appropriate win-win outcomes when possible

· Possess the ability to multi-task and exhibits adaptability and flexibility in maintaining compliance in correlation with Gulfside Home Health standards

· Ensures all patient care and documentation of care is compliant with Gulfside Home Health standards, Florida State and Federal Regulations

· Ensures professional standards of Home Health nursing practices are maintained

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

· Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patients.

· Possesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Home Health Care objectives.

· Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulations.

· Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the nursing department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the same.

· Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance.

· Proficient in Electronic Medical Records, emails and basic computer knowledge.

Gulfside Healthcare Services is a community-based nonprofit organization providing hospice and palliative services in Pasco County, and home health care throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties for over 30 years. We are there when our patients need us the most – providing comfort care for those living with a life-limiting illness, their loved ones and those who have lost someone special in their lives. Patients in Gulfside’s care know dignity, peace and comfort through the support and understanding of our professional staff and dedicated volunteers.

Gulfside Healthcare Services provides an excellent benefits package to all full time employees including affordable healthcare, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA and HSA options, company sponsored life insurance and long term disability, matching 403b contributions, generous paid time off allocation, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. We also partner with Regions, AFLAC, Rasmussen College, Sam's Club, and the YMCA for value added voluntary employee benefits.

Our vision is to be the Provider of Choice for people in need and the Employer of Choice for talented, skilled and creative professionals.

Gulfside Healthcare Services is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and all positions are subject to drug testing.

It is the policy of Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated or other covered veteran, or an other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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