Quick Facts

• Pay: $28.54 - $29.97 per hour
• Location: Palm Bay (Brevard Co.)
• Schedule: full-time
• Employment type: W-2
• Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile
• Reports to: Branch Director

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act
• Carry out the plan of care set by the registered nurse
• Document care accurately and on time
• Teach patients and families about their diagnosis and care plan
• Assist the RN or physician with specialized procedures, including equipment prep, aseptic technique, and self-care training
• Report needs for HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, or Dietician services to the RN or Clinical Supervisor
• Use equipment and supplies efficiently
• Take on other duties as assigned by the registered nurse

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Preferred: Has three (3) years nursing experience. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Possesses and maintains CPR certification.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Physical Demands

This role requires the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Prolonged walking and standing
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients (with assistance for patients over 50 lbs, per agency safe-handling policy)
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform nursing duties

Health Requirements

Required before providing patient care:

• Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease
• Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months
• TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $28.54 - $29.97 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance ($25,000)
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage
• 13 PTO days accrued in Year 1
• 7 paid holidays
• Employee referral program

About Advanced Nursing Concepts

Advanced Nursing Concepts provides one-on-one home health care to patients in their homes. We support our clinicians with field mentorship, clinical guidance, and flexible scheduling, so clinicians get the independence of home health without working in isolation.

Advanced Nursing Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact us at (407) 856-8075.

Background Check

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Advanced Nursing Concepts participates in the Florida AHCA Clearinghouse — the state's central system for completing and sharing Level 2 background screenings under Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. The Clearinghouse makes background screening faster, less expensive, and more consistent across state agencies, helping protect vulnerable populations. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com