Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Waco, 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 home health across Waco and surrounding areas. This is a full-time, non-remote position based out of the Waco office, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. Compensation is paid per visit; the listed annual compensation estimate 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.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care in accordance 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 medications for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, 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 on 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.
• Travel to business locations to provide nursing visits.

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: No Education Listed