Licensed Practical Nurse (NE) - Per Visit

Deercreekseniorliving; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and maintaining documentation to ensure positive outcomes.

The ideal candidate has three years of nursing experience, is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, and is currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in Texas. Community health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience.
• Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Ability to drive and have access to transportation for agency-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements nursing practice following the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Current LPN/LVN license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self‑plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
• Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience.
• Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency‑related travel (e.g., community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept.
• Understands needs of the terminally ill.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.