Licensed Vocational Nurse

AccentCare, Inc. • Nacogdoches, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The LVN/LPN observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction. The role provides technical nursing functions and care consistent with the established plan of care, while working closely with the home care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license 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; review client medications for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, 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 in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Submit documentation promptly in accordance with agency policy and ensure 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 to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed