Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Northwest Houston)

Care & Hospice, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Care & Hospice, Inc. seeks a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes in Northwest Houston. The ideal candidate will have a passion for home health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assessing and documenting patient conditions, ensuring adherence to treatment plans, and collaboration with healthcare teams. This role offers competitive compensation, including a $5,000 sign-on bonus and full-time benefits.

Benefits

Pay Per-Visit (PPV)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle

Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Company-Matching 401(k)

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of one year's experience in Nursing, preferred.
• Proficient in EMR systems, specifically Kinnser/WellSky.

Responsibilities

• Administer one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients in their residence.
• Collaborate with care team to follow patient-specific care plans.
• Document and report progress of patients' health using clinical notes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Initiative and independent judgment

Customer relations skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from a state approved school of practical nursing

Tools

EMR systems proficiency (Kinnser/WellSky)

Job description

Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Northwest Houston)

Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Northwest Houston)

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Description

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

Description

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

Committed to Caring, A qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) administers one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. The nurse collaborates with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of the patient care team to implement and follow a patient specific care and treatment plan in accordance with the physician orders and under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). The nurse will assess, monitor, document and report progress of patients’ health and condition using required clinical notes in the clinical technology within established timelines. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Coverage Area / Compensation:

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Nursing, preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Home Health preferred
• Proficiency with EMR systems, specifically Kinnser/WellSky
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• May be required to be on call at least once per month
• Valid drivers license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• On-call may be required
• 100% travel required
• Requires a valid drivers license and automobile insurance.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Works in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
  
  

Coverage Area

• Northwest Houston
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Per-Visit (PPV)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Company-Matching 401(k)
• Referral Bonus Program

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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