What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health PRN position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
Located in Villages & Leesburg, FL! Covering Sumter, & Lake counties.
The Licensed Practical nurse performs nursing functions under the direction of a registered nurse, follows the plans of care, participates in care planning, and performs nursing actions in accord with company policy and state law.
Responsibilities
- Documents observations and care given in accord with company process according to company policies and procedures. Administers medications.
- Administers basic nursing care measure to the rehab patient and assists in giving care to the acutely ill rehab patient relative to patient age, developmental needs, and understanding.
- Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Observes, records, and reports subjective patient symptoms.
- Assists the RN in giving physical and emotional support to the patient.
- Provides for dietary and fluid needs of the patient such as nourishment, feeding, tube feeding, observing and recording IV fluids and maintaining an accurate fluid intake and output.
- Takes and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
Qualifications
- Licensed as an LPN in the state of Florida.
- 1 year of experience.
- IV Certified.
- Current hands on BLS certification.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (PRN)
My Health Onsite -
Bronson, FL
