Home Care Licensed Vocational Nurse | PRN (As-Needed)
About The Position
The Home Care LVN is a professional nurse who collaborates with the provider and supervising RN for the home care patient’s care using focused assessment skills, teaching and education abilities in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care LVN provides patient care based on supervising RNs delegation, provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and best practice. The Home Care LVN documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy. The Home Care LVN attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care LVN performs on-call responsibilities and Holiday staffing.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree
- Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
- Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served.
- Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (i.e., copy machine, fax machine, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness.
- Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.
- Current Texas state license in appropriate discipline
- Current American Heart Association CPR
- Current Texas state driver’s license
- Current auto insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- One year experience in a healthcare setting in respective discipline
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Home Care Home Base
- Experience with smart phones and smart devices
- Wound Care certified
- Advanced education or certification in area of specialty
- Medical-Surgical experience
- Experience in Home Care or Hospice
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the provider and supervising RN for the home care patient’s care using focused assessment skills, teaching and education abilities in their home environment.
- Provides patient care based on supervising RNs delegation, provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and best practice.
- Documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy.
- Attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings.
- Performs on-call responsibilities and Holiday staffing.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Education Scholarships
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
