What are the responsibilities and job description for the San Angelo- LVN position at Angels Care?
Primary function of the LVN is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Current state license as an LVN, Current State’s Driver’s License.
- Two years’ experience as an LVN, home health preferred.
- Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile
Functions:
- Under the direction of a RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations.
- Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
- Provide effective communication to patients, staff members, other health care professionals and referral sources.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer.
- Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
Angels Care Home Health is a Medicare Certified Home Health agency providing quality home health care services by offering caring, compassionate and cost-effective service focused on each patient’s unique needs. Under the direction of the physician, we administer medical services to the patient while strictly adhering to the physician’s plan of care.
