Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Marble Falls, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The nurse observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction and provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This is a full-time, non-remote, per-visit-paid position serving Marble Falls and surrounding areas, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and on-call duties. The posted annual compensation estimate is $65,000–$79,000.

The LVN/LPN performs technical nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, promotes optimal client care, maintains a safe environment, administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law, and communicates significant findings to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members. The role also includes reassessing nursing needs, educating clients and families, preparing and submitting clinical documentation, and coordinating services 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 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.
• Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
• 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 may be taking for ineffective drug 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree