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 position serves pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in home health settings in Carthage and surrounding areas. The LVN provides nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment, maintains accurate medical records, and works with the home care team to coordinate patient services. The position is full-time, paid on a per-visit basis, with compensation estimated at $30.00 to $34.00 per hour based on experience. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with monthly on-call duty. This is not a remote or virtual position.
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.
- 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 provide 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 significant abnormalities in patient data and communicate them to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
- Assess medications the client may be taking 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.
- Provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate, complete medical records.
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 the Calm app.
- Programs to celebrate employee 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
