Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health PRN

AccentCare; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Company 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Wellness program (EAP, Calm app)

AccentCare scrubs store credit

Job summary

AccentCare in Brenham, TX is seeking a licensed LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in home health, serving pediatric through geriatric patients with travel to surrounding areas.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, Texas LVN/LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of LVN/LPN experience, along with reliable documentation and timely charting. This role is paid per visit and hinges on accurate patient care documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
• Licensed as LVN/LPN in the state of operation.
• At least one year LVN/LPN experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to all locations.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing functions and direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under RN direction.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Identifies abnormalities in patient data and reports to Case Manager.
• Administers prescribed medications and observes for adverse reactions and drug interactions.
• Re-evaluates nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
• Counsels and instructs patient and family in nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Submits documentation timely and aligns charting with the care plan.
• Communicates with home health team and coordinates services.

Skills

LPN/LVN license

CPR certification

Home health experience

Driving to locations

Documentation & charting

Direct patient care

Education

LVN/LPN program graduate

Job description

Overview

LVN LPN

Location: Brenham Office

Position: LVN/LPN

Position Type: PRN

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Brenham and surrounding areas

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

On Call: No

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

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.