Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Carthage, 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 and observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status. The position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The LVN/LPN performs technical nursing functions according to the established plan of care and supports coordination with the home health 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 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.
• Assess clients’ medications for potentially 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 in a timely manner according to 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 the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for the 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