Home Health LVN

Description:
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients/clients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, family and referring agency.

Job Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
Licensure:
Current State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the NationalNurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current driver’s license.
Experience:
One year experience as a Licensed Vocational 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.
Transportation:
Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions
Evaluation
Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient/client, representative(if any), and caregiver(s) and with the RN.
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient/client.
Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care.
Provides effective communication to the patient/client, family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes.
Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
Promotes Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients/clients.Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client, and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Nurse Patient Ratio:

• 1:4

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Experience:

• Home health: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Falfurrias, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $30 - $50