Licensed Vocational Nurse
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. The nurse observes and documents medical progress and changes in nursing status, performs care according to the established plan of care, and supports safe, coordinated home health services. The role is based in Denton, Texas, with coverage in Little Elm and Frisco. It is a full-time, non-remote position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and monthly on-call duty. Pay is $38 to $41, based on experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse 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 that is 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 and 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 clients’ medications for possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and 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 in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Submit documentation promptly and 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.
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 to celebrate 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
