Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), observing and documenting patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a home-health setting across Baytown, Channelview, Pasadena, and southeast Houston. The position is based at the Houston South Office and is not remote or virtual. Compensation is paid per visit; the posting estimates annual compensation of $65,000–$79,000. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties.
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.
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
- Must be a 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 medications a client is taking for ineffective 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 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
