What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care - LVN - Full Time - Waco position at Bluebonnet Health Services?
Job Summary:
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing, CPR certification.
Licensure: Active, state license as a licensed vocational/practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver's license.
Experience: One year experience as a licensed vocational/practical nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience, preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in healthcare facility or patient’s homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to
work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
