Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Mission Bend, TX

1d • Onsite

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 the listed service areas. This is a full-time position based at the Sugar Land office, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and on-call responsibilities. Compensation is paid per visit; the posted estimated annual salary range is $65,000–$79,000.

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.
• 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 according to 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 medications for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, 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
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• 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