Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN
About The Position
TexMed Home Health provides services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. The Licensed Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to clients of all ages in their place of residence under the supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and family, and the referring agency. The role works in patients’ homes under the direction of an RN, assisting with care planning and implementation, carrying out the plan of care, teaching self-care techniques, documenting care, and communicating with patients, families, team members, and other health professionals. The LVN monitors assigned cases for third-party payer compliance and supports the agency’s care-quality standards and policies. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Services. It involves local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call. Work may take place in varied home conditions and involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Physical requirements include prolonged standing and walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving patients. The position also requires working under stressful conditions, making quick decisions, and meeting patient and family needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current Texas driver’s license.
- Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation, proof of transportation, and valid, current auto liability insurance.
- Current CPR and Hepatitis profile.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the RN, participate in planning and implementing specialized procedures and duties that meet patients’ nursing care needs in accordance with agency policies.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care.
- Assist patients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Complete appropriate documentation promptly.
- Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients, in accordance with OSHA.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other health care professionals.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to support quality of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
