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 RN direction. The role serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in home health across Bryan and College Station, with the College Station office as the listed location. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. It is not remote or virtual and is paid on a per-visit basis; the posted annual compensation estimate is $65,000–$79,000. The LVN/LPN performs nursing functions and direct care according to the established plan of care, supports patient safety and optimal care, administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, and communicates patient findings to the case manager, physician, and other home health team members. The nurse also educates patients and families, prepares and submits clinical documentation, helps coordinate services, and works closely with the home care team.
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.
- Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
- Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with 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 a client may be taking for ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug 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.
- Submit documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
- Ensure documentation in the patient’s chart correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
- Assist in coordinating services provided to the client.
- Provide direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
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 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
Education Level
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