PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Abundant Home Health, LLC; Arlington (TX); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A home health care agency in Arlington, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to administer nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care and monitoring cases. Candidates must have a Texas license, one year of experience in clinical settings, and reliable transportation. This role requires good nursing skills and the ability to work in various environmental conditions. This position promotes flexibility in scheduling and local travel.

Qualifikationen

• Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required.
• Home health experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation with valid auto liability insurance.

Aufgaben

• Administer skilled nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third party payor.

Kenntnisse

Nursing skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: TX - Arlington, TX 76006

Job Summary:
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License
• Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort:
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.

Qualifications

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• 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.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.