Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. • Denton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The nurse observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The position is based in Denton, Texas, with coverage of Lewisville, Coppell, and Carrollton. It is full-time, non-remote, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and monthly on-call duty. Pay is $36.00 to $41.00, based on experience.

The LVN performs nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, promotes optimal client care, maintains a safe patient environment, administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, and communicates with the RN, case manager, physician, and other home health team members. The role includes assessing medication use and reporting concerns, reassessing nursing needs, educating clients and families, maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation, and helping coordinate client services.

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.
• 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 according to the established plan of care and under RN supervision.
• Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Identify significant abnormalities in patient data and communicate them to the case manager and appropriate home health team members.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Assess medications a client may be taking 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 in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure patient-chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
• Communicate 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree