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

Frontpoint Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring continuity of care while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong nursing skills and interpersonal abilities, with a commitment to patient care and professional development. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in your nursing career while making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN license and have 2-3 years of nursing experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and nursing skills per accepted standards.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care and coordinate with the care team.
• Perform skilled nursing services and assist with daily living activities.
• Observe and report on patient conditions and participate in care coordination.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Medication Administration

Wound Care

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

2-3 Years of Nursing Experience

Tools

CPR Certification

TB Test Documentation

Auto Insurance

COVID Vaccine Documentation

Job description

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

Fort Worth, TX, 76102

*$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 the 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.