Home Health - Full-Time - Per Visit, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Frontpoint Health; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse, where you will provide essential nursing care to patients in their homes. This role involves administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and coordinating care with a dedicated team. You will be responsible for maintaining productivity while ensuring high-quality patient care. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients. If you are an LVN looking for a rewarding career in home health, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Active LVN license required with 2-3 years of experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and nursing skills as per standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Observe and report on patient conditions, perform wound care and medication administration.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Wound Care

Medication Administration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Tools

CPR Certification

TB Test Documentation

Auto Insurance

Job description

Home Health - Full-Time - Per Visit, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

*$2,500 Sign-on Bonus*

Description

Our full-time LVN will have a variety of duties that will help the company thrive and manage continuity of care. This candidate must maintain 36 productivity points weekly to qualify and must participate in the compensated on-call program. This LVN will see all visits assigned within the scope of practice of their license. They will also participate in the compensated perception of new hires. Administer skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care.

Job Responsibilities

1. Be available Monday- Friday to take patients.
2. Perform skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff LVN.
3. Observe, record, and report to the supervisor on the general physical and mental conditions of the patient.
4. Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by State regulations.
5. Assist the physician and/or staff LVN in performing specialized procedures.
6. Assist the patient with activities of daily living and encourage appropriate self-care.
7. Prepare clinical and/or progress notes and incorporate them into the clinical record at least weekly.
8. Report to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel pertinent changes in the patient's condition.
9. Perform complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure.
10. Perform routine vena-puncture to obtain labs only if documentation of competency, by a staff LVN is in the personnel record.
11. Receive and follow physician orders within the realm of practice for an LVN and within the standards of home health practice but may not alter the plan of care.
12. Participate in in-service program, attending at least two in-service educational meetings per year.
13. Participate in nursing report.
14. Participate in staff conference regarding patient care.
15. Participate in QAPI plan and process.

Job Requirements

1. Active, state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
2. 2-3 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
3. Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Proof of current CPR, TB, auto insurance, and COVID vaccine.