LPN - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice; Pensacola,Florida Job Pensacola area,Florida USA,Nursing

Position: LPN - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice (Pensacola, Florida)

LPN - Pro Health Home Health and Hospice (Pensacola, Florida)

Posted:
November 10, 2025 | Full-Time | Locations:
Pensacola, FL 32504, USA

Job Summary

A qualified Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are furnished in accordance with physician orders and plans of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The LPN provides nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of a state‑approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, Home Health preferred.
Acceptance of the agency’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.

Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.

Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.

Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.

Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

Teach and counsel the patient and family/significant others regarding nursing care needs and related problems.

Evaluate with the registered nurses the effectiveness of the LPN’s nursing service.

Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and care of patients.

Participate in medical record audit as assigned.

Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in‑services as scheduled.

Take on‑call duty, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Submit any changes in schedule to Director of Clinical Services / Nursing Supervisor on a daily basis.

Participate in patient care conferences to discuss involvement of other members of the health team.

Prepare clinical and progress notes.

Assist the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.

Prepare equipment and materials for treatments.

Assist the patient in learning appropriate self‑care techniques.

Working Environment

Work indoors in agency offices and patient homes and travel to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by:
Director of Clinical Services / Nursing Supervisor / RNs.

Risk Exposure

High risk.

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: participate in physical activity, work for an extended period while standing, heavy lifting, extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

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