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

Care & Hospice, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Houston seeks a skilled Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide one-on-one nursing care to patients in their homes. The LVN will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, monitor patient conditions, and comply with agency policies while enjoying competitive pay, benefits, and support in their role.

Benefits

Pay Per-Visit (PPV)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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 practice required.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems is needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients.
• Collaborates with health care team for patient care.
• Assesses, monitors, and documents patients’ health and conditions.

Skills

Communication

Independent judgment

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a state approved school of practical nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Kinnser/WellSky

Job description

Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Southwest 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

• Southwest Houston: Sealy, Pattison, Brookshire, Fulshear, Simonton, Katy, Richmond, Rosenberg
  
  

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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