Full Time Home Health LVN

Halcyon Home•Waco, TX

17h

About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time, per-visit Home Health LVN to support its growing geriatric home health population in Waco, Texas, and surrounding areas. The LVN works under the direction of an RN to help identify patient needs, plan and implement care, provide physician-ordered services, and educate patients and caregivers. The role emphasizes compassionate, quality care, effective communication, timely documentation, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing.
Active state license as a licensed vocational/practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact.
One year of experience as a licensed vocational/practical nurse in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Good interpersonal skills.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience is preferred.
Homecare Homebase platform experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as evidenced by documentation.
Participate in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregivers, and RN.
Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provide patient and caregiver education.
Use infection control measures that protect both staff and patients.
Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Participate in the Agency’s QAPI program and sponsored in-service trainings.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Promote the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.