Licensed Vocational Nurse

AccentCare, Inc. • DeSoto, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care in home health settings under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role involves observing and documenting patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, and serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The LVN/LPN follows the established plan of care and physician-prescribed treatments, maintains accurate clinical documentation, and collaborates with the home care team. The position is based in Desoto, Texas, and covers Desoto and surrounding areas. It is a full-time, non-remote role with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and monthly on-call duty. Compensation is paid per visit; the stated $36–$42 is an estimate of hourly compensation and is based on experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of agency operation.
• 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 consistent with the established plan of care 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, 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.
• 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.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Programs celebrating 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