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). The LVN observes and documents patients’ medical progress and changes in nursing status under RN direction, serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role is based at the Houston South Office and covers the listed service-area ZIP codes. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., includes on-call duty, and is paid on a per-visit basis. The posted annual compensation estimate is $65,000–$79,000, with the offer based on years of experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Currently licensed as an LPN or LVN 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 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 appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law; assess medicines 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.
- 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
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Access to Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs celebrating 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
