LVN/LPN, Home Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted Aug 12
- Hours a week
- 40
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 40 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Texas is $35/hr, across 709 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Become a part of our caring community
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s educational preparation and nursing experience, and for providing nursing services as ordered on patient plan of care. Report’s problems/potential problems to RN/Case Manager.
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Duties and
Responsibilities
- Participation in the nursing process by providing input to the client’s plane of care.
- Implementing the care plan as written.
- Evaluating effectiveness of care plan, make recommendations for revisions as appropriate.
- Records all pertinent observations and treatments as per Agency policies.
- Provide for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of the client.
- Perform nursing procedures for which he/she has been trained.
- Notify appropriate person about unusual symptoms and/or changes in condition of clients.
- Participate in case conferences, meeting and performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Provides proof of current license by the State of Texas.
- Provides necessary information to verify education and work experiences.
- Practices safely and competently with the job description.
- Complies with all state regulatory acts.
- Complies with all Agency policies and procedures including HIPPA Privacy Rules.
- Provides documentation of high-tech certification if appropriate; performs duties as qualified/authorized.
- Maintains patient/business confidentiality.
Use your skills to make an impact
Regulatory Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed in the State of Texas.
- Must have minimum one-year current experience in accredited hospital or accredited nursing home with two years previous to employment.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
Language
Skills
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$53,000 - $73,000 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About OneHome: OneHome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. OneHome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. OneHome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and your family.
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U. S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Requirements
- LVN license in Texas
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Caregiver leave
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Rent against this pay
- 25% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $67,394/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
- Address
- 8233 Leopard St Ste 4, Corpus Christi, TX 78409, USA
$1,292 median rent against $5,200 a month at $30/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Corpus Christi area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a laid-back beach-city lifestyle with year-round warm weather. The city stretches along Corpus Christi Bay, with Padre Island just to its east. Waterfront living, fishing, and coastal cuisine define the local culture, while several major hospital systems serve the growing region.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
OneHome is a healthcare organization affiliated with Humana, as evidenced by the company's signature 'help us put health first' messaging in its job postings. OneHome focuses on home-based care and care coordination, employing nurses in clinical roles such as Utilization…
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