Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a home health setting. The position is based in McKinney, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and monthly on-call coverage. Compensation is paid per visit; the posted hourly estimate is $36.00–$41.00, based on experience. The LVN performs nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, supports safe and optimal client care, administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, communicates patient changes to the care team, and maintains timely, accurate clinical documentation. The position also includes counseling clients and families, reevaluating nursing needs, and helping coordinate services. AccentCare describes its workplace as a community that cares for patients and employees and states that it provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse or 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 paperwork for accurate and 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 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 medications a client may be taking for ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, or contraindications, and report problems to the physician.
- Reevaluate 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 the Calm app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
