*Job Description* The Private Duty LPN is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship. By: performing direct patient care, under the supervision of an RN, utilizing nursing practice/care standards and elements of good service for effective delivery of home nursing services. *Primary Accountabilities* • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse in utilizing the nursing process to provide responsible patient care through: • Participate with the Registered Nurse in assessing the patient's health status per established standards. • Documents and reports deviations from the patient's usual or expected responses. • Reinforces patient and family teaching instituted by the Registered Nurse. • Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability and development, including maintenance of all required personnel credentials. • Performs procedures and treatments with skill and efficiency. • Utilizes a standard nursing care plan to select desired patient outcomes. Coordinates the nursing care plan with the medical plan of treatment. • Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to revise the nursing care plan based on evaluation of the patient's responses to nursing care and progress toward goal achievement. • Communicates effectively with RN, patients, families, staff and physicians. *Qualifications* • Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Florida • Current American Heart Association CPR card • Prefer one year home care and/or facility-based experience • Successful completion of Level II background screening (fingerprinting) after August 1, 2010. • Current valid Driver License or ID card. • Exposure to biohazardous waste, chemical substances and unknown diseases. • Care is provided in a variety of home environments. **Job:** **LPN - Private Duty* **Organization:** **Health First Private Duty* **Title:** *Private Duty LPN - RN & LPN Services, Private Duty, Per Diem* **Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne* **Requisition ID:** *076364* **Other Locations:** *United States-Florida - Brevard County*