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 full-time position is based in the Temple office with a coverage area of Belton; it is not a remote/virtual role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN
• Promotes and maintains optimal client care under the supervision of an RN
• Maintains a safe patient environment
• Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patient data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law
• Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician
• Re-evaluates client's nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager
• Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy
• Documentation on patient's chart correlates with nursing care plan
• Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members
• Assists in coordinating services provided to client

Pay

This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The estimated annual compensation range is $65,000–$79,000.

Schedule

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

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 an 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 your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees