Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN, Home Health
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The nurse observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, and provides care in accordance with the physician-prescribed treatment and established plan of care. The role serves Longview and surrounding areas and is paid on a per-visit basis; the posted hourly compensation is an estimate. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with monthly on-call duty. This is a full-time, non-remote position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the agency operates.
- One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
- Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
- Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical nursing functions and provide direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care under RN supervision.
- Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
- Maintain a safe patient environment.
- Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
- Assess medicines a client may be taking for ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, or contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
- Re-evaluate clients’ nursing needs and report findings to the case manager.
- Counsel and instruct clients and families on nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes and submit documentation promptly in accordance with agency policy.
- Ensure patient chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
- Assist in coordinating services provided to clients.
- Provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
- Programs celebrating employee achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
