Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Per Diem Home Health – Jupiter, FL

Matrix Home Care is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide home health visits in the Jupiter, FL area. This per diem role focuses on initiating patient care, completing comprehensive assessments, and ensuring accurate OASIS documentation for home health patients recovering from hospital discharge, rehabilitation, or nursing facility stays.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions
• Examine patients and complete clinical assessments, documenting progress and reporting changes to physicians
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including OASIS, evaluations, physician orders, and care coordination notes
• Develop, implement, and continuously monitor patient care plans in collaboration with patients and their representatives
• Deliver skilled nursing services and provide case management for assigned patients
• Educate patients on plan of care, medications, therapies, diet, and exercise
• Coach and support family members on patient care, medication management, and home safety
• Coordinate care with physicians, discharge planners, and interdisciplinary teams
• Oversee and collaborate with LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides providing patient care
• Monitor patient progress, outcomes, and changing needs, adjusting care plans accordingly
• Ensure care goals are met and coordinate appropriate discharge from services
• Serve as a liaison with community health resources, including DME providers, oxygen services, and infusion therapy providers
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, families, physicians, clinical managers, and office staff
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and staff conferences
• Engage in continuous education and professional development opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of home health experience
• Strong experience with OASIS documentation
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with KanTime EMR system

Schedule

• Per diem position with flexible scheduling

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive per visit rates
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time role with benefits
• Supportive team environment and career growth opportunities

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.