Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

About the role

Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This is a full-time, on-site position based in the College Station office, covering Bryan and College Station.

Pay

Estimated annual compensation: $65,000–$79,000. This position is paid on a per-visit basis; the salary range reflects an estimate of annual earnings.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm. On-call rotation required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the physician’s treatment plan and maintain accurate, complete medical records
• Valid CPR certification maintained throughout employment in a clinical role
• Licensed driver with ability 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 appropriate home health team members
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law
• Assess all medications a client is taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, or contraindicated medications; report 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 timely per agency policy
• Ensure documentation in 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 including employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm (meditation, sleep, and relaxation app)
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees