What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field LVN position at Community Healthcare of Texas?
POSITION SUMMARY
Assist the RN Case Manager in the plan of care for the patient.
- Assists RN in case management of total plan of care of patient/support persons by coordinating with team members and communicating with IDG in accordance with organizational policies, procedures and regulations that define the scope of practice.
- Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Document nursing care and significant interactions with patients, support persons, and team members.
- Assess patient/family response to care and participate in follow-up with bereaved families with various types of contact.
- Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagion, or complexity of diagnosis.
- Participate in on-call rotation
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed by the State of Texas
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a dependable means of transportation
1 year nursing, hospice, or oncology experience preferred
1 year LVN experience in an acute care setting required.
Proficient skill using a computer is required, Microsoft office suite experience preferred.
BENEFITS
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Company provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
