Pediatric Home Health Nurse LPN RN

First Step Nursing and Therapy Services•San Antonio, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The field nurse will provide direct patient care in the patients place of residence. He/she must be able to function independently in performing the nursing process. Assess patients’ condition during every visit and chart observations. Perform evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review and implement the plan of care provided by the clinician. Submission of timely documentation via our e-charting system. If you are looking for a rewarding career, a competitive salary, a management that truly cares about you, and a workplace where you can continue to learn and grow, come apply with First Steps Nursing and Therapy now! We have an immediate opportunity for Registered Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses with recent Private Duty Nursing Home Health experience. Full Time and Part time positions available.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Texas license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Current CPR certification
Reliable transportation
Meet physical demands of lifting, transfers, kneeling and standing.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics experience is recommended, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Provides direct, hands-on care to assigned clients.
Observes and assesses the client’s condition and care needs appropriately and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician, as appropriate.
Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies.
Medication Monitoring
Takes appropriate nursing action based on current assessments and achieves expected outcomes.
Educates and provides ongoing support and education to families and caregivers.
Assess home health patients to identify the physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
Implement/ develop/ document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient. (OSHA)
Nursing reflects compliance with State, Federal, & Local regulations.
Comply with all First Step Nursing Services policies and procedures.
Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidence by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
Notify supervising nurse of changes in the client's condition immediately.
Provide health education to client and or caregiver.
Documents interim changes of plan of care in timely fashion.