Licensed Vocational Nurse, 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 RN direction. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in home health across Oakdale, Maplewood, and surrounding areas. It is based at the Oakdale office and is not remote. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call responsibilities. Compensation is paid per visit; the posted estimated annual compensation is $66,000–$81,000. The LVN/LPN carries out technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care, supports safe and optimal client care, administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law, and communicates relevant patient findings to the case manager, physician, and home health team. The role includes counseling and instructing clients and families, coordinating services, preparing clinical and progress notes, and submitting accurate documentation promptly in accordance with agency policy.
Requirements
- Graduation from 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.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Performs technical nursing functions and provides direct patient care according to the established plan of care and under RN supervision.
- Promotes and maintains optimal client care under RN supervision.
- Maintains a safe patient environment.
- Identifies significant abnormalities in patient data and communicates them to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
- Assesses medications a client may be taking for ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, allergies, or contraindications, and reports problems to the physician.
- Re-evaluates clients’ nursing needs and reports findings to the case manager.
- Counsels and instructs clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Submits documentation in a timely manner according to agency policy.
- Ensures patient chart documentation correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
- Assists 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
