LVN/LPN, Home Health

Humana • Corpus Christi, OH

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s educational preparation and nursing experience, and for providing nursing services as ordered on patient plan of care. Reports problems/potential problems to RN/Case Manager. The role involves providing for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client, performing nursing procedures for which the nurse has been trained, and notifying appropriate personnel about unusual symptoms and/or changes in client condition. The position also requires participation in case conferences, meetings, and performance improvement activities as assigned. The nurse must maintain patient/business confidentiality and practice safely and competently within the job description and comply with all state regulatory acts and Agency policies and procedures, including HIPPA Privacy Rules. If appropriate, the nurse will provide documentation of high-tech certification and perform duties as qualified/authorized.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Texas.
• Must have minimum one-year current experience in accredited hospital or accredited nursing home with two years previous to employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

• Participation in the nursing process by providing input to the client’s plane of care.
• Implementing the care plan as written.
• Evaluating effectiveness of care plan, make recommendations for revisions as appropriate.
• Records all pertinent observations and treatments as per Agency policies.
• Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client.
• Perform nursing procedures for which he/she has been trained.
• Notify appropriate person about unusual symptoms and/or changes in condition of clients.
• Participate in case conferences, meeting and performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Provides proof of current license by the State of Texas.
• Provides necessary information to verify education and work experiences.
• Practices safely and competently with the job description.
• Complies with all state regulatory acts.
• Complies with all Agency policies and procedures including HIPPA Privacy Rules.
• Provides documentation of high-tech certification if appropriate; performs duties as qualified/authorized.
• Maintains patient/business confidentiality.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree