Private Duty Nurse LVN & RN

Tri-County Healthcare•McAllen, TX

3d•$18 - $38

About The Position

Responsive recruiter See why we have been voted the Valleys Best of the Best 8 years in a row! Join our amazing team of healthcare providers. We have been in business for over 17 years. As we expand we are looking for highly motivated LVN's and RN"s to join our Private Duty Nursing team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Deliver direct patient care as assigned, using established procedures in the patient’s home environment. Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records on medical information, vital signs, or changes in patient’s conditions. Monitor patients' medication usage and results. Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients. Coordinate with other home health professionals caring for the patient, and communicate the patient’s needs to the family providing support. Train other Nurses, coordinate with other home health professionals caring for the patient, and communicate the patient’s needs to the family providing support. Assures the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient/client care. Provides effective communication to patient/client/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with physician orders and requirements of third party payor. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate (Required)
License/Certification: BLS Certification (Required)
Active Nursing License

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care as assigned, using established procedures in the patient’s home environment.
Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records on medical information, vital signs, or changes in patient’s conditions.
Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes
Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Provide personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.
Coordinate with other home health professionals caring for the patient, and communicate the patient’s needs to the family providing support.
Train other Nurses, coordinate with other home health professionals caring for the patient, and communicate the patient’s needs to the family providing support.
Assures the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient/client care.
Provides effective communication to patient/client/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes.
Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with physician orders and requirements of third party payor.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Other duties as assigned.