Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN - LPN

Klarus Home Health • Garland, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Klarus Home Health is seeking PRN/per diem Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to provide community-based care to patients receiving home health services in and around the Dallas, Texas region. The position provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, the patient and family, and the referring agency to support patient outcomes.

The role includes assisting with patient care plans, monitoring patient health, administering prescribed medications and treatments, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. Nurses work in patients’ homes under varying conditions, travel locally, and must be able to meet patient and family psychosocial needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Current state license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a qualifying multistate license issued by an NLC member state when practicing in an NLC member state.
• Current driver's license.
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
• Ability to work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience is highly preferred.
• HCHB experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient and family, and referring agency.
• Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans.
• Monitor patient health and report changes to the supervising registered nurse.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Educate patients and families about health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
• Meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for full-time employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• Accident, critical illness, and cancer insurance for full-time employees.
• 80 hours of PTO for full-time employees.
• Six paid holidays and one floating holiday for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan for full-time employees.
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid per visit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree