Home Health LVN Full Time & PRN Available

Halcyon Home•Austin, TX

About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support its geriatric home health population in Central to South Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role is available full-time or PRN and involves working in partnering communities and clients’ independent residences. The LVN works under the direction of an RN to provide care in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, communicate with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals, and maintain timely clinical documentation. Pay is $40–$50 per visit.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
Active state license as a licensed vocational/practical nurse, or a multistate license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
At least 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.
Current CPR certification.
Reliable transportation and valid automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience preferred.
Experience with the Homecare Homebase platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

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