LPN / LVN - Infusion Clinic - Fort Worth

About the role

A Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care following the policies and procedures of Option Care, the state’s professional standards, and regulatory entities. The Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse is responsible for implementing care plan and educating patients/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Manages time effectively to deliver accurate and appropriate patient care. Arranges daily visit times in accordance with patient care requirements under the direction of a Registered Nurse I or II. Implements a Plan of Care based on physician orders, RN supervisor instruction, and patient needs.
• Effectively communicates with agency staff, medical team, patients, and family. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, safely performs and documents nursing care provided in a manner consistent with established standards of practice, federal and state regulations, and agency policy. Per State regulations, is able to receive, and transcribe verbal prescriber orders. Prepares and submits documentation outlining services rendered within the required time frame. Promptly communicates with registered nurse and supervisor regarding problems, change in status, and goal attainment. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences. Educates patients per the prescriber plan of treatment and under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Maintains Confidentiality of patient and proprietary information. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
• Demonstrates current knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the alternate site.
• Participates in the nursing department on-call responsibilities as appropriate.
• Participates in in-services offered by the various departments.

Requirements

• Currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing Examiners, in the current state(s) of practice and at least (1) one year of experience as a LPN/LVN under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Required licensure as LPN/LVN as granted by State Board of Nursing Examiners.
• Required certification in CPR.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of intravenous therapy training program per State requirements as applicable.
• Access to a reliable means of transportation which will enable the incumbents to make home visits to treat/attend to their patients. If such means of transportation would include a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and a proof of insurance would be required.
• Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services as evidenced by completion of orientation and licensed practical/vocational nursing skills checklist ie: Basic nursing skills, Infusion skills, wound care and clinical documentation.
• Basic email skills, internet explorer (sending, receiving, and organizing communications).
• Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents, access information on-line, etc.).
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.

Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs)

• Required Satisfactory completion of Infusion Therapy course work.
• At least 1 year of previous infusion experience.
• At least 2 years of previous Home Health Care experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off
• Bonding Time Off
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• HSA Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• myFlexPay
• Family Support
• Mental Health Services
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Award/Recognition Programs

Pay

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Willing to travel 100% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).