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. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a home health setting. This is a full-time, per-visit-paid position in Carthage, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and monthly on-call duty. The posting lists estimated hourly compensation of $30.00 to $34.00, based on experience. The LVN performs nursing functions according to the established plan of care, promotes safe and optimal client care, communicates significant findings to the case manager and other home health team members, and helps coordinate services. The position also includes administering medications and treatments as permitted by law, assessing medications for potential problems, counseling clients and families, and maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation.
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 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 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, 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 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
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Access to 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
