Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN, Home Health
AccentCare · DeSoto, TX · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$36–$41/hrFull-time
About the role
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) in Home Health, providing direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Position is full‑time, remote/virtual, based in Desoto with coverage in Dallas.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation.
- At least one year of LVN/LPN work experience.
- Ability to provide nursing visits as prescribed by a physician and maintain accurate medical records.
- Valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care under RN supervision.
- Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision.
- Maintain a safe patient environment.
- Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law.
- Assess all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, side effects, allergies, contraindications, and report any problems to the physician.
- Re‑evaluate client’s nursing needs and report findings to the Case Manager.
- Counsel and instruct the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes; submit all documentation in a timely manner per agency policy.
- Ensure documentation on the patient’s chart correlates with the nursing care plan.
- Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members.
- Assist in coordinating services provided to the client.
Benefits
- 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 (meditation, sleep, relaxation app).
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare‑branded scrubs for patient‑facing employees.
- Additional benefits.
Pay
$36 to $41 per hour, based on experience.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. On‑call duty every 5 to 6 weeks.