Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

St. Joseph's Home Health, Inc.; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Team environment

Flexible schedules

Job summary

St. Joseph's Home Health, Inc. is seeking an LVN to assist in delivering outpatient home health care under RN supervision.

You will document patient progress, participate in care planning, and support activities of daily living while teaching self-care techniques. Responsibilities include maintaining infection control, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality, and following emergency procedures. A valid LVN license and CPR certification are required, with a flexible schedule and reliable

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Proof of current LVN license.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs under RN supervision and document accordingly.
• Assist in planning and implementing care with the RN.
• Provide patient care with infection control measures.
• Maintain quality patient care with proper documentation.
• Prepare regular clinical notes and progress summaries.
• Assist with activities of daily living and teach self-care techniques.
• Maintain safe environment and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Education

LVN license education

Job description

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive Pay
• Team Environment
• Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the physical and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation
• Prepare regular clinical/progress notes and summaries
• Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient, including an optimum physical and emotional environment
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Proof of current LVN license
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Minimum 1 year experience as an LVN in a clinical setting preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation