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. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a home health setting and covers Grand Prairie and surrounding areas, with Fort Worth listed as the location. The position is paid on a per-visit basis; the posted hourly compensation is an estimate, with an indicated range of $36.00 to $42.00 based on years of experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with monthly on-call coverage. The LVN/LPN delivers nursing care consistent with the established plan of care, communicates patient changes to the care team, and maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation.
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 in accordance 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 medications a client may be 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 celebrating 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
