Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their residences under the supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse coordinates care with the interdisciplinary group, the patient and family, and the referring agency. The role includes helping identify patient needs, participating in care planning and implementation, applying infection-control practices, maintaining continuity and quality of care, and communicating with patients, families, team members, and other health care professionals. The position works in patients’ homes across locations in Texas, including Galveston, Pearland, Katy, and Clear Lake. It requires local travel, reliable transportation, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The stated salary is $72,000 annually.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multistate license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) when practicing in an NLC member state.
- Current driver’s license.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
- Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Ability to work in patients’ homes in varying conditions, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases and some exposure to unpleasant weather.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
- Ability to work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
- Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as reflected in documentation, clinical records, team reports, and evaluations.
- Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN in accordance with the plan of care (POC).
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating and performing patient-care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
- Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other health care professionals, as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote the agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
