URGENT : RN or LPN - Young Adult Homecare : Melbourne, FL

About Family First

Family First Homecare provides exceptional homecare services to children with life-long health conditions. We live by our values of telling the truth, owning the details, and raising the bar, working hard to make your job an experience that you enjoy every day. Family First gives you the support you need to do your best work and provide exceptional one-on-one care to your patients in the comfort of their homes. Join us become a part of our family and the families you care for.

Family First Homecare looking for a DAY Nurse in Melbourne FL!

27 year old, Male, G-Tube.

Mondays - Fridays :DAYS

7:45a - 7:45p

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Accountable for providing care that is based on licensure/certification within the scope of practice  

• Maintains an updated clinical record on each patient at all times, meeting required deadlines for documentation  

• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis  

• Consults with physicians concerning alterations of patient care plans, documentation of changes in patient care and reports all changes in care to the nurse supervisor  

• Supports FFHC’s mission by mentoring and/or coaching new employees during patient specific orientations  

• Educates patients and their caregivers on topics related to patients' care needs  

• Participates in FFHC Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement program (QAPI) as requested  

• Continually strives to improve his/her nursing care skills  

• Attends and/or completes all mandatory training/ in-services as assigned  

• Submits required personnel file documentation in a timely manner  

• Adheres to FFHC compliance and ethics expectations  

• Maintains patient and family confidentiality  

• Maintains professional, supportive, and responsive interpersonal communication skills 

• Performs other duties as assigned  

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

REQUIRED 

• LPN/LVN Nursing Degree.   Unencumbered LPN/LVN License in the state of employment or Multi-State license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact where recognized. 

• 1 years of demonstrated experience 

• Valid driver license with proof of insurance in applicable states 

• Clear background screening 

• Working knowledge of Nurse Practice Acts 

• Valid and current CPR card/certificate with in person instructor led hands on skills check 

• Clear Hep B Screening  in applicable states 

• Clear TB Screening  in applicable states   

PREFERRED: 

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: 

Florida: 

Illinois: 

Valid driver license with proof of insurance: Not required.  Staff are prohibited from driving patients.