Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Distro; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Distro is seeking an LVN to provide nursing care in patients' homes under RN supervision across Galveston and surrounding Texas areas. You will coordinate care with families and the interdisciplinary team to implement the plan of care, ensuring quality outcomes in a home setting.

The role emphasizes infection control, effective communication with patients and colleagues, and adherence to agency policies while promoting compassionate, patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license (state or multi-state via NLC) and a valid driver's license.
• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• Two years of LVN clinical experience; hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide nursing care to patients in their home.
• Identify patient needs and coordinate with care team and family.
• Plan and implement care per the plan of care (POC).
• Apply infection control and standard precautions to prevent disease spread.
• Ensure continuity and quality of patient care through effective communication.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Auto liability insurance

Flexible schedule

Local travel

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Education

LVN license

Graduate LVN program

Job description

Position Summary

Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient's physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
• Works in patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Physical skills
  • Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up 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 psycho social needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Education & Experience

• Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current driver's license.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred.

Location Texas

• Galveston, TX
• Pearland, TX
• Katy, TX
• Clear Lake, TX

Salary

$72 000 annually

$72,000 - $72,000 a year