LVN PRN Northwest San Antonio

Crest Home Health and Palliative Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance.

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Crest Home Health and Palliative Care is seeking a reliable LVN/LPN to deliver direct patient care in home settings. You will administer meds, perform treatments, observe patients, and document in the medical record under the Case Manager’s direction. Home health experience preferred; a minimum of one year nursing experience is desirable.

Competitive pay and flexible schedule offered. This role requires strong communication, professional appearance, and the ability to travel to patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LVN/LPN program.
• Current Texas LVN/LPN license.
• Current CPR; BLS preferred.
• Home health experience preferred; 1 year nursing experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and family needs and report to Case Manager.
• Follow the written plan of care and implement nursing interventions.
• Maintain flexibility to respond to emergencies and changing workloads.
• Ensure transportation and proof of financial responsibility as required.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Communication

Professional appearance

Education

Graduate of a vocational/practical nursing program

Tools

Kinnser/WellSky

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a reliable LVN/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational) to administer direct patient care, administer approved medications, perform treatments, make accurate nursing observation, and chart on the patients' medical record in a professional and considerate manner. Duties are performed under the direction of the Case Manager and/or Patient Care Manager. LVN/LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate preference will have at least one year experience as a nurse in a health care setting. Home health experience preferred. We offer competitive pay and flexible schedule.

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved program of vocational/practical nursing

Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) from the Texas Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR
• BLS certification preferred.

Attributes:

• Ability to perform patient care and demonstrate the use of standard equipment per competency skills inventory.
• Ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills
• Professional in appearance and practices good personal hygiene

Physical Requirements:

• Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in assessing patient and family deeds through the recognition and reporting of signs and symptoms and nursing observation to the assigned Case Manager
  • assists in assessing the health status of assigned patients.
  • complies with the established nursing assessment guidelines/policies.
• Utilizes the written plan of care for implementing nursing interventions necessary to accomplish the established goals.
• Complies with general performance standards of licensed vocational nurse. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, or scheduling changes.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

Job Types:

• PRN
• Fulltime

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance.
• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On callweekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Differential pay

Experience:

• Clinical - 1 year (Required)
• 1 Year Adult Home Health
• 1 Year Kinnser/Wellsky

Work Location:

• Northwest of San Antonio
• most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences.