Licensed Vocational Nurse

HALLWAY HEALTHCARE INC.•Marble Falls, TX

4d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Private Duty Licensed Vocational Nurses to join our team, which is committed to the highest standards of care, integrity and reliability. Hallway Healthcare provides in-home nursing care to retired Nuclear and Federal Workers who have received benefits through EEOICPA or FECA. These workers have retired from Department of Energy facilities such as Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Stanford Linear, etc. We also serve Federal Workers such as US Postal Workers. Unlike many home health agencies that require multiple short visits per shift, Hallway Healthcare typically assigns you to one patient per shift, allowing for more focused, consistent, and meaningful care.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Texas RN/LVN License
Current BLS Certificate
Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

Palliative Care
IV Therapy(certified)
Diabetes Care
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Ostomy/Colostomy Care
Wound Care
Nasopharyngeal/Tracheostomy Care(limited)
Catheter Care
Medical Gases
Observation and Assessment related to patient's medical challenges and symptom fluctuations
Teaching and Training Activities

Responsibilities

Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration with staff members.
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills.
Support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Perform nursing procedures in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Work under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse (RN).
Monitor patient reactions and progress through observation, assessment, and evaluation.
Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Educate patients and their families about disease processes, medications, plans of care, treatment options, and home care procedures as outlined in the plan of care.
Report any adverse findings or concerns to the physician and RN promptly.
Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, feeding and light housekeeping.
Transport patients to doctors appointments, grocery stores or pharmacies.
Comply with all applicable state regulations.
Coordinate and monitor patient care services to ensure optimal outcomes.
Adhere to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy both in and out of the patient's home.
Follow infection control policies rigorously in all settings.
Document skilled visits accurately and in accordance with established guidelines. Documentation must be completed by the end of each shift. If unable to complete the Case Manager must be notified.
Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date patient records in line with agency policies.