Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN

TexMed Home Health, Inc; Killeen (TX); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TexMed Home Health, Inc is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will implement and coordinate care within the interdisciplinary team across various settings.

You will assess, educate, and support patients and families, ensuring compliance with care plans and infection control standards while maintaining thorough documentation and communication with the care team.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Current Texas State LVN license and Texas Driver's License.
• Two years of LVN experience in a clinical setting; home health preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist in planning and implementing nursing care under RN supervision.
• Carry out the plan of care and patient teaching.
• Provide infection control measures and safe patient care.
• Maintain prompt documentation of care and observations.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, and care team.
• Monitor patient cases for third-party payor compliance.
• Respond to patient needs and participate in care coordination.

Kenntnisse

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Proof of Transportation

Auto liability insurance

Flexible schedule

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

TexMed Home Health specializes in offering exceptional care to each client in all stages of life. We provide services to clients in private homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. We are actively looking for compassionate team members who desire to help our clients remain independent and have their best life now!

The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.

Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the RN, participate in planning and implementing specialized procedures and duties that assist in meeting the nursing care needs of the patient by agency policies
• Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Complete appropriate documentation promptly
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA)
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care

Job Classification:

Clinical

Lines of Authority:

Reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Job Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Licensure

• Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License Experience
• Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting, home health preferred

Skills

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills
• Proof of Transportation
  • Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
• Environmental and Working Conditions
  • Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort

• Prolonged standing and walking are required with the ability to lift to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, current CPR, and Hepatitis profile.

Texmed Home Health, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.