LPN / LVN - Infusion Clinic - Fort Worth

Option Care Health•Fort Worth, TX

7d•$24 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Option Care Health, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join their infusion clinic team. This role involves providing direct and indirect patient care services under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the physician's plan of care. The LPN/LVN will be responsible for implementing care plans, educating patients and caregivers, and managing time effectively to deliver accurate and appropriate patient care. The position requires effective communication with agency staff, the medical team, patients, and families, as well as safe and documented nursing care consistent with established standards and regulations. The nurse will also be responsible for preparing and submitting documentation, promptly communicating patient status changes, participating in team conferences, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Knowledge of current patient care and management in alternate sites is essential, along with participation in on-call responsibilities and in-services as needed.

Requirements

Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing Examiners, in the current state(s) of practice.
At least (1) one year of experience as a LPN/LVN under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Required licensure as LPN/LVN as granted by State Board of Nursing Examiners.
Required certification in CPR.
High School diploma or GED required.
Satisfactory completion of intravenous therapy training program per State requirements as applicable.
Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to make home visits to treat/attend to their patients. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a proof of insurance would be required.
Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services as evidenced by completion of orientation and licensed practical/vocational nursing skills checklist ie: Basic nursing skills, Infusion skills, wound care and clinical documentation.
Basic email skills, internet explorer (sending, receiving, and organizing communications).
Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents, access information on-line, etc.).
Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.
Willing to travel 100% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Nice To Haves

Satisfactory completion of Infusion Therapy course work.
At least 1 year of previous infusion experience.
At least 2 years of previous Home Health Care experience.

Responsibilities

Manages time effectively to deliver accurate and appropriate patient care.
Arranges daily visit times in accordance with patient care requirements under the direction of a Registered Nurse I or II.
Implements a Plan of Care based on physician orders, RN supervisor instruction, and patient needs.
Effectively communicates with agency staff, medical team, patients, and family.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, safely performs and documents nursing care provided in a manner consistent with established standards of practice, federal and state regulations, and agency policy.
Per State regulations, is able to receive, and transcribe verbal prescriber orders.
Prepares and submits documentation outlining services rendered within the required time frame.
Promptly communicates with registered nurse and supervisor regarding problems, change in status, and goal attainment.
Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences.
Educates patients per the prescriber plan of treatment and under the direction of the registered nurse.
Maintains Confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
Demonstrates current knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the alternate site.
Participates in the nursing department on-call responsibilities as appropriate.
Participates in in-services offered by the various departments.