PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Home Health (22204)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Stafford, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients in their place of residence. The role involves coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and patient/caregivers, promoting patients' potential during their home health episode, and collaborating with physicians, the clinical team, and patients in preparation for discharge.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse, per the state requirements.
1 year of Home Health experience
Good communication skills, assessment skills, and strong clinical documentation skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Reliable transportation.
Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
Records treatments administered in medical record.
Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines.
Participates in weekly case conferences.
Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients’ needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.
Provides verbal or written patient status updates to supervising RN prior to reassessment, supervisory and/or discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment.
Participates in in-service training programs.
Responsible for assuring patient safety.
Complies with state regulations and national standards
All documentation will be completed and synched by 9:00AM the following day, 7 days per week.