Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN, Home Health

AccentCare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) company matching

Flexible spending & health savings

Wellness programs

AccentCare scrubs store

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN in Longview, TX for full-time home health visits. The role involves direct patient care for pediatric to geriatric patients, under RN supervision, with home visits and charting per agency policy.

Qualified candidates will be LVN/LPN licensed in Texas, with at least one year of LVN/LPN experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license to travel to multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed LVN/LPN in TX.
• At least 1 year of LVN/LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Performs nursing visits under supervision of an RN and documents progress.
• Maintains safe patient environment and accurate medical records.
• Collaborates with home health team to coordinate services for patients.

Skills

Licensed LVN/LPN TX

CPR certification

Driver with license

One year LVN/LPN experience

Education

LVN/LPN nursing program graduate

Job description

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN, Home Health

Location: Longview, TX

Coverage Area: Longivew and Surrounding

Position Type: FT

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Pay: $33.00 to $36.00, based on experience

Schedule: M-F 8 to 5

On Call: Monthly

This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of hourly compensation.

Find Your Passion As A Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

What You Need to Know

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
• Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
• Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
• Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.