Field LVN Home Care Nurse - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Jobtome; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in home health settings across Texas. You will implement care plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families about diagnoses and care plans.

The role requires an unrestricted Texas license, CPR certification, 2+ years in home health or medical/surgical settings, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current unrestricted license in the state of Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (for Texas employees)
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferable in a community home health or medical/surgical setting.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care and state and federal regulations regarding home care.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements.
• Tuberculosis screening and immunity proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agency policies.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family education relevant to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager and Scheduler to include recommendations for additional home health care services by end of the work day.
• Follows infection control standards and safety guidelines per policy.
• Maintains daily patient caseload and documentation levels per agency standards.
• Must be available to accept patients during business hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
• Able to work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.
• On-call duties within on-call rotation, including weekends as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Patient education

Communication

Infection control

Flexibility

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in home health settings across Texas. You will implement care plans, document patient progress, and educate patients and families about diagnoses and care plans.

The role requires an unrestricted Texas license, CPR certification, 2+ years in home health or medical/surgical settings, and a valid Texas driver’s license.