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), observing and documenting patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under the RN’s direction. The role provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a home health setting, with coverage in Killeen and a Temple office location. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. Compensation is paid per visit; the posted annual compensation estimate is $71,000–$87,000. The LVN/LPN performs technical nursing functions consistent with the established plan of care, promotes optimal client care, maintains a safe environment, and communicates significant patient findings to the case manager and other home health team members. The nurse administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law, reassesses nursing needs, instructs clients and families, completes clinical documentation, and helps coordinate services.
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 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 provide 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 for ineffective therapy, adverse reactions, significant 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 in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Submit documentation in a timely manner 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 Calm.
- Programs recognizing employee achievements, milestones, and colleagues.
- 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
