Licensed Vocational/LVN PRN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Amarillo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, and serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This PRN home health position covers Amarillo and surrounding areas. It is not remote or virtual. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional weekend help. Compensation is paid per visit; the posting estimates hourly compensation at $32.00 to $36.00.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
• Maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical nursing functions and 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 medications for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, 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 on nursing and related needs.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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