Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: Lake Jackson
Salary: $65,000–$79,000
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
On Call: Yes
Paid on a per-visit basis; compensation is an estimate based on years of experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care.
• Promote and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
• 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 or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications, 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 and submit all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with 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.

Requirements

• 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 prescribed by the physician and maintain paperwork to ensure 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.

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 (a 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.