HH LVN/LPN

Infinity Hospice Care LLC; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Flexible schedules

Continuing education

Job summary

Life Care Home Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide skilled nursing care in clients' homes under RN supervision. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, families, and agencies to deliver compassionate, quality care.

The role emphasizes infection control, careful documentation, and ongoing education, with flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in planning and delivering client care.
• Identify patient needs and document in the clinical record.
• Provide care per Plan of Care and maintain infection control.
• Communicate with clients, families, and health team.
• Ensure continuity of care and compliance with third-party payers.
• Complete timely documentation per policy.
• Pursue continuing education and maintain competency.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

English literacy

Education

LVN/LPN program

CPR certification

Driver's license

Tools

Stethoscope

Blood pressure cuff

Thermometer

Job description

Join Life Care Home Health Family!

Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.

Why Work With Us?

• Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
• Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance
• Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities
• Continuing education & recognition programs
• Supportive, family-like team culture

Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance.

Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

General Summary: Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

1. Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.

2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.

1. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
2. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
3. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
4. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
5. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
6. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
7. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
8. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

N/A

Requirements

Experience

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

Skills

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver’s license in good standing.
• On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse