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 and covers the listed Houston-area ZIP codes. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties. Compensation is paid on a per-visit basis; the posted estimated annual salary range is $65,000–$79,000. The LVN/LPN performs nursing functions in accordance with the established plan of care, administers medications and treatments as permitted by law, evaluates nursing needs, and communicates findings and significant abnormalities to the case manager and other appropriate care team members. The nurse also counsels and instructs clients and families, coordinates services, and maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of agency operation.
- One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
- Ability to provide nursing visits according to the physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
- Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
- 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 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, 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 promptly in accordance with 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 to celebrate employee achievements, milestones, and colleagues.
- Company store credit for the 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
