Licensed Vocational Nurse Home Health LVN

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients' homes on an intermittent basis. The LVN will collaborate with physicians, families, and the care team to implement and monitor patient-specific plans under RN direction.

The role requires current Texas LVN licensure, CPR certification, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel up to 100% to patient locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year nursing experience (preferred).
• CPR certification with American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to quality customer service.
• May be on call at least once per month.
• Valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to support agency values and goals.
• On-call may be required and 100% travel to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Administer one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients' homes.
• Collaborate with physicians, families, nurses, therapists and social workers.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans under RN direction.
• Assess, document and report patient progress using clinical notes.
• Adhere to agency policies while traveling to patient locations.

Skills

CPR certified

Communication skills

Customer relations

Independent judgment

On-call availability

Driving/transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Practical/Vocational Nursing program grad

Job description

Summary Of Essential Functions For The Position

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. 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

Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing

Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred
• 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.