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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Senior Helpers

  • St. Petersburg, Florida
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The LPN is responsible for assessing patient needs, implementing and coordinating care plans, providing patient and family education, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care while promoting patient safety and independence, and supervision of care staff. The LPN provides nursing assessments and oversight of caregivers and patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and applicable federal and Florida state regulations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSt. Petersburg, Florida
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Websiteseniorhelpers.com

    Description

    Job Summary

    The LPN provides nursing assessments and oversight of caregivers and patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and applicable federal and Florida state regulations. The LPN is responsible for assessing patient needs, implementing and coordinating care plans, providing patient and family education, and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care while promoting patient safety and independence, and supervision of care staff.

    Location

    Southern Pinellas County (assigned client homes)

    Employment Type

    PRN / Per Diem

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide direct, one-on-one nursing care to assigned private duty clients in the home

    • Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in condition

    • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

    • Provide non-skilled nursing care as appropriate, which may include:

      • Medication monitoring

      • Vital sign monitoring

      • Chronic condition management
      • Documentation using EMR
    • Communicate patient status and concerns to physicians, agency supervisors, and family members

    • Educate clients and caregivers on care routines, medications, and safety practices

    • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided

    • Follow infection control, safety, and HIPAA guidelines at all times

    • Promote client independence, dignity, and comfort

    • Respond appropriately to emergency situations and follow agency protocols

    • Lead orientation for new caregivers
    • Work full time or close to it to cover other RN vacation time

    Qualifications

    • Active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing

    • Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred (private duty, home care, or long-term care experience a plus)

    • Current BLS/CPR certification

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

    • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

    • Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to travel to patient homes within the service area

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform nursing tasks in a home environment

    Work Environment

    • Patient homes and community settings

    • Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and nurse availability

    Benefits

    • Flexible PRN scheduling

    • Competitive per-visit or hourly compensation

    • Supportive clinical and administrative team

     

    This position requires Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

     

    About Company

    Welcome to Senior Helpers, Leading Senior Home Care Providers! Senior Helpers is pleased to be the first in-home care provider to develop and implement a comprehensive training program to instruct our caregivers on how best to help clients and families living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We are proud to have been the first in the industry to partner with renowned occupational therapist and Alzheimer’s expert Teepa Snow and her Positive Approach™ to Care (PAC) on the development of our Senior Gems program. Teepa has over 30 years of experience as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. Our partnership with Teepa over the years has enabled us to expand our range of care and become one of the nation’s leading senior health care providers.

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