Licensed Vocational Nurse

Be Healthy at Home•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Provide nursing care to patients in the home setting. Observe and assess clients and/or caregivers to enhance quality of life, and use individualized approaches to educate patients and caregivers. Follow agency nursing policies and procedures and the plan of care based on physician orders. The role requires understanding and following Medicare and Medicaid regulations. The nurse works under the direction of an RN, coordinates and monitors patient care and services, documents skilled visits and maintains patient records according to applicable guidelines and agency procedures. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may be supplemented by supervisory personnel.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
Excellent oral and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate efficient teamwork with staff.
Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
Support quality improvement practices.
Perform nursing procedures according to agency policies and procedures.
Work under the direction of an RN.
Monitor reactions and patient progress through observation, assessment, and evaluation.
Educate patients and family members about disease processes, medications, the plan of care, treatment options, and home-care procedures according to the plan of care.
Report adverse findings to the physician and RN.
Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Coordinate and monitor patient care and services.
Comply with HIPAA regulations in and out of the office.
Follow infection-control policies in and out of the office.
Document skilled visits according to Medicare guidelines.
Maintain patient records according to policies and procedures.
Participate annually in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courses.