LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas seeks a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients' homes in Katy, TX. You will collaborate with physicians, families, and the patient care team to implement and follow a patient-specific care and treatment plan, assess progress, and document findings in required clinical notes.

The role operates under physician orders and RN direction.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) currently licensed in Texas.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience.
• CPR certified (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• May be required to be on call at least once per month.
• 100% travel required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Support the core values and goals of the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients' homes.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families and other members of the care team to implement and follow care plans.
• Assess, monitor, document and report patient health using clinical notes.
• Follow physician orders under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Adhere to Agency policies and ensure quality service.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer relations

Initiative / independent judgment

Travel readiness

On-call availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED; practical nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Katy - Katy, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing, Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

A qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) administers one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. The nurse collaborates with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of the patient care team to implement and follow a patient specific care and treatment plan in accordance with the physician orders and under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The nurse will assess, monitor, document and report progress of patients’ health and condition using required clinical notes in the clinical technology within established timelines. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• May be required to be on call at least once per month
• Valid drivers license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• On-call may be required
• 100% travel required
• Requires a valid drivers license and automobile insurance.

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Works in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.