Job Description

Overview:

Location: Broward County

Hours: Day and Night Shifts Needed (8A-8P and 8 pm to 8 am) Per Diem

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive care for a client in their home. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of nursing duties and be comfortable providing total care to an individual with complex medical needs (i.e. Quadraplegic, straight catheter, hoyer lift). This position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow a personalized care plan, and the skills to manage daily nursing and caregiving tasks.

If you are a dedicated and skilled LPN looking to make a positive difference in the life of a client, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver exceptional care to the dedicated client or facility.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with established care plans and physician orders that can be safely provided in the home, within your scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitor patient vital signs and condition, and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and their families on proper healthcare procedures and techniques.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation according to agency policy and procedure.
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST.
• Ability to use sound judgement and remain calm in a variety of situations.

Qualifications:

• Active LPN license in Florida.
• BLS Certification
• A minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Proven experience providing nursing care, including tube feeding, straight cath, and the use of a Hoyer lift.
• Comfortable with total care responsibilities and maintaining the dignity and privacy of the client.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow care plans accurately.
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 180 lbs with assistance of Hoyer lift and other assistive devices.
• Ability to drive a transport van, with a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

What We Are All About:

At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who feel just as passionate as we do about helping transform the lives of aging adults by providing the utmost white glove experience for our clients to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages?

TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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