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

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care agency is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient outcomes, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to quality service. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and a referral bonus program.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle

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

Company-Matching 401(k)

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Nursing, preferred.
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Administer one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement care plans.
• Assess, monitor, and document patients' health and condition.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Customer Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing

Tools

EMR systems (Kinnser/WellSky)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Houston Branch - Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

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 experienceinHome Health preferred
• Proficiency with EMR systems, specificallyKinnser/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