Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

FSAs/HSAs

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking an LVN/LPN for full-time, on-site care in the Lake Jackson area. Expect to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, document progress, administer medications, and coordinate visits across Sweeny/Brazoria coverage.

The ideal candidate has an active LVN/LPN license, at least one year of LVN/LPN experience, and CPR certification. A valid driver's license is required to travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of operation.
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Documents patient data and communicates abnormalities to the case manager.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Re-evaluates patient nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs client and family in nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and submits documentation timely.
• Coordinates services with home care team and other providers.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

CPR certification

Driving

Education

LPN/LVN program

Job description

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Lake Jackson Office

Position: LVN/LPN

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Sweeny and Brazoria

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Salary:$65,000-$79,000

Schedule:Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

On Call: Yes

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

#AC-LPNLVN

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 opportunitiesCompany-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.