Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Independence Home Health is currently seeking qualified LPN to join our team in Broward County. This position focuses on the medical needs and treatment of infants, children, and/or adolescents primarily in their home according to the active plan of care, as given by the physician and other appropriate personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements individualized care plans for each patient, in collaboration with their families and healthcare team
• Examines patients, and records health information and vitals
• Conducts on-going patient care assessments
• Administers prescribed medication, treatments, and therapies
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to treatment, medication, and healing progress
• Educates family members on patient clinical care to enhance positive outcomes
• May deliver specialty treatments and therapies
• Adjusts the child's care plan on an as needed basis
• Executes preventative initiatives to protect quality of care for patients
• Strong familiarity infection control procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of two years of pediatric LPN experience in a home setting
• Graduate of an accredited school
• Active Florida LPN/LVN license
• Commit to both part-time and per diem schedule
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays as needed

• Must be able to regularly travel the patients homes

• Hold a current and valid CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Compassionate to patients and their families
• Ability to work well under pressure and/or stress and with time constraints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail