What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN LVN/LPN Westside San Antonio position at Crest Home Health?
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
Job Description:
We are looking for a reliable LVN/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational) to administer direct patient care, administer approved medications, perform treatments, make accurate nursing observation, and chart on the patients' medical record in a professional and considerate manner. Duties are performed under the direction of the Case Manager and/or Patient Care Manager. LVN/LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate preference will have at least one year experience as a nurse in a health care setting. Home health experience preferred. We offer competitive pay and flexible schedule.
Educational Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
- graduate of an approved program of vocational/practical nursing
Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) from the Texas Vocational Nurse Examiners
- current CPR
- BLS certification preferred.
Attributes:
- ability to perform patient care and demonstrate the use of standard equipment per competency skills inventory.
- ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner.
- excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills
- professional in appearance and practices good personal hygiene
Physical Requirements:
- able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
- able to deal effectively with stress.
- able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
- able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.
Responsibilities:
- assists in assessing patient and family deeds through the recognition and reporting of signs and symptoms and nursing observation to the assigned Case Manager
- assists in assessing the health status of assigned patients.
- complies with the established nursing assessment guidelines/policies.
- utilizes the written plan of care for implementing nursing interventions necessary to accomplish the established goals.
- complies with general performance standards of licensed vocational nurse. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, or scheduling changes.
- must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)
Job Types:
- PRN
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance.
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Medical Specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Medical-Surgical
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- on call
- weekend availability
Supplemental Pay Types:
- differential pay
Experience:
- clinical - 1 year (Required)
- Home Health
Work Location:
- multiple locations SAN ANTONIO
- most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences.
Flexible work from home options available.
Salary : $30 - $40
