RN/LVN Pediatric Homecare

MGA Homecare•McKinney, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the LVN or RN delivers patient care to assigned patients using the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care must comply with federal, state, and local laws and the standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations governing each facility where the nurse works. The role provides skilled nursing in private homes and requires frequent travel for home health visits.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved certification program or accredited school, including undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate education, reflecting the ability to perform the job.
Hold a valid, unencumbered verification or license to practice in the state where services are provided.
Have professional experience as required by state regulations.
Successfully complete assigned screening and competency testing with a proficiency score of at least 80%.
Have reliable transportation.
Provide current TB results or a chest X-ray.
Provide current CPR certification as required by agency policy.
Be flexible and organized, and able to exercise independent, sound judgment in performing job duties.
Be able to regularly sit, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, walk, balance, crouch, crawl, push, pull, reach, and perform other physical activities required by the job.
Have vision and hearing capabilities within normal limits, with or without aid.
Be able to frequently lift or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift or move 100 pounds or more if applicable.
Be able to provide the anticipated level of physical assistance required for safe client care; notify the supervisor immediately if the anticipated assistance exceeds what can be safely provided.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing as ordered in the plan of treatment and nursing care plan.
Ensure each shift or visit reflects skilled nursing care delivered in accordance with physician orders.
Identify new problems, changes, and resolutions; notify the Director or Supervisor and physician as required, obtain necessary intervention orders, and document updates in clinical notes, supplemental physician orders, and the nursing care plan.
Observe aseptic technique as required.
Perform specified treatments and administer medications according to the care plan.
Work as a team member under the direction of the registered nurse.
Work shifts according to the plan of treatment.
Communicate skilled observations and significant changes in patient status to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Manager.
Request order modifications or additional orders based on the patient’s clinical status and nursing judgment.
Document physician collaboration in the medical record.
Demonstrate and document appropriate use of available services.
Participate in Agency-mandated activities, such as in-services, when requested by the Agency Director.
Follow MGA policies, procedures, and the Handbook; complete clinical documentation accurately and on time according to agency guidelines.
Represent the company positively and professionally in the company and community; comply with the dress code and maintain a clean, neat professional appearance.
Report on time and as scheduled to complete work within the designated period.
Travel frequently to complete home health visits.