Hh Lvn/Lpn

Beyond Faith Home Care•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care to clients in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, families, and the referring agency. The nurse has contact with patients of all ages and is expected to interact appropriately with patients across populations. Under RN direction, the nurse helps identify clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and participates in planning and implementing care according to the Plan of Care. The role supports recovery or maintenance of life functions, helps prevent illness and relapse, follows infection-control measures, promotes continuity and quality of care, and communicates with clients, families, team members, and other health professionals. The nurse also documents care promptly, monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance, participates in case conferences and team meetings, and maintains competency and required continuing education. The work takes place in patients’ homes under varying conditions and may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Local travel and a flexible schedule are required, with possible PRN emergency call. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, lifting or transferring up to 50 pounds, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Current LVN/LPN license in good standing to practice in applicable state(s).
Current CPR certificate.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Read, write, and comprehend English.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
If required to make visits, a Hepatitis profile.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and exemplify the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Under RN direction, help identify clients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Participate with the RN in planning and implementing care in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Assist clients in recovering or maintaining life functions and help prevent illness and relapse.
Provide care using infection-control measures that protect clients and staff.
Assure continuity of care through quality patient care.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete required documentation promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Meet the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
Maintain a valid LVN/LPN license in the state of practice and a valid CPR certificate throughout employment, renewing both before expiration.
Travel locally and work a flexible schedule; respond to PRN emergency call as applicable.