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), following the established plan of care and physician-prescribed treatment. The role observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status and serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, is full-time, and is not remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with monthly on-call coverage. Compensation is paid per visit; the posting estimates hourly compensation at $38 to $41, based on experience. The LVN/LPN performs technical nursing functions, promotes and maintains optimal client care, and helps maintain a safe patient environment. The nurse communicates significant findings to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members; administers medications and treatments as permitted by law; reassesses clients’ nursing needs; and reports findings to the Case Manager. The role also includes counseling and instructing clients and families, preparing timely and accurate clinical documentation, coordinating services, and working closely with other home care team members. AccentCare offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; professional development opportunities; a company-matching 401(k); flexible spending and health savings accounts; wellness offerings; achievement and milestone recognition programs; and company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities.
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 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, 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 and submit documentation promptly 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 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
No Education Listed
