Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health (PRN)

The LVN carries out nursing care plans for patients as per physician orders under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LVN will perform daily activities with an attitude of humility. The LVN will approach each patient and coworker with respect and with the goal giving the highest quality patient care possible.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, perform skilled nurse visit that assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations. This includes the prep time before the visit, visit documentation, and any follow up information that needs to be communicated to your supervisor. The documentation for this activity must be completed and in “submitted with signature” status within 24 hours of performing the visit. (EF)
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care. (EF)
• Makes after hours and weekend visits. (EF)
• Participate in the PI program. (EF)
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient. (EF)
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. (EF)
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. (EF)
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. (EF)
• Utilizing time efficiently to manage daily schedule. (EF)
• Complies with all Home Health State and Federal Regulations as applicable (EF)

Hospital

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements

Educational requirements

Required: Graduate of an approved school of Vocational Nursing.

Experience

Required: 1 year hospital experience. Preferred: Home health experience.

Special Skills and Abilities

Required: Computer skills, communication skills, ability to perform well in stressful situations

Preferred: Wound care skills, central line skills

Licensure / certification requirements

Required: Current License Vocational Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Driver’s License, and CPR certification required.

Company profile

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy.

Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.