Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Home Health
22 days ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionDescription: Klarus Home Health & Hospice/Jet Health Inc is looking for PRN Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the Spring Branch/Canyon Lake, TX region and surrounding areas. The primary function of the LVN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LVN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes. Requirements: Requirements Key Responsibilities: • Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse., • Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency., • Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans., • Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN., • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed., • Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options., • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing., • Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC. Must have a current driver's license., • Experience: Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred., • EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred, • Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills., • Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: • Work in patients' homes in various conditions., • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases., • Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally., • Prolonged standing and walking required., • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients., • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs., • Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources., • Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs., • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, • Short and Long-Term Disability, • Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, • 401k plan w/discretionary company match, • Company-paid life Insurance, • Paid time off/paid holidays, • Mileage reimbursement, • Competitive compensation