Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health

Beyond Faith Homecare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Continuing education

Recognition programs

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Life Care Home Health is seeking an LVN/LPN to administer nursing care in clients' homes under supervision. You will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and families, ensuring safe, quality home health services across Texas.

Strong communication and critical thinking are essential as you support patient recovery and independence. The role requires a valid LVN/LPN license, CPR, and a driver’s license, with preferred prior home health experience and excellent English skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year LVN/LPN experience in a clinical setting.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Nursing skills aligned with standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Evidence of decision-making capability.
• English reading/writing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company mission, vision and values in daily care delivery.
• Under RN supervision, assess and identify patient needs for plans of care.
• Assist in planning and implementing care with the RN and care team.
• Provide care using infection control measures (OSHA).
• Ensure continuity of care with timely documentation and communication.
• Communicate with clients, families, and health professionals; join team meetings.
• Monitor cases for third-party payer requirements and compliance.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly per policy.
• Pursue ongoing training and maintain competency through in-service programs.
• Keep licensure, CPR, and driving credentials current and up to date.

Skills

1-year LVN/LPN experience

Home health experience

Nursing skills

Interpersonal communication

Decision-making

English proficiency

Education

LVN/LPN program completed

Current LVN/LPN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Join Life Care Home Health Family!

Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.

Why Work With Us?

• Nestmed AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
• Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance
• Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities
• Continuing education & recognition programs
• Supportive, family-like team culture

General Summary:

Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient Population:

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions:

1. 1. Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.
2. 2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client's physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
3. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness.
4. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA).
5. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
6. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
7. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
8. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
9. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision:

N/A

Requirements

Experience:

• 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred home health experience

Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• The current license is in good standing to practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Current driver's license in good standing.
• On-going employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing these both before they expire to continue employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking is required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope
• Thermometer
• Licensed Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse