Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)
San Antonio, Texas
You'll give nursing care to patients of all ages in their own homes, under an RN's supervision.
- Unit and setting
- Home Health Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.patients of all ages
- License
- LPN or LVN license Current LVN/LPN license, or NLC multi-state license
- Term
- Per Diem is looking for a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)PRN (as-needed)
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current LVN/LPN license, or NLC multi-state license Check your license
- Experience
- Two years as an LVN/LPN in a clinical care setting Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting.
- Also asks
- Graduate of an accredited vocational/practical nursing school Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
- Also asks
- Current driver's license Must have a current driver's license.
- Also asks
- Proficient in standard nursing skills Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
- Also asks
- Good interpersonal skills Good interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.
Preferred
- Experience
- Home health experience Home health experience highly preferred.
- Also asks
- HCHB EMR experience EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred
What it pays
- Eligibility
- Listed benefits are for full-time employees Benefits for Full-time Employees:full-time employment
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision insurance
- BenefitsShort and long-term disabilityShort and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsAccident, critical illness and cancer insuranceAccident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
- Benefits401k with discretionary company match401k plan w/discretionary company match
- BenefitsCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid life Insurance
- BenefitsPaid time off and paid holidaysPaid time off/paid holidays
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsMileage reimbursementMileage reimbursement
- BenefitsCompetitive compensationCompetitive compensation
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Homecare Homebase
- Day to day
- medication and treatment administration Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Day to day
- monitoring patients and reporting changes to the RN Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Day to day
- coordinating care with the team, family and referring agency Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.
- Hours stated
- Sat/Sun
- Weekends
- Saturdays and Sundays This is a weekend position, Sat/Sun.
- Travel
- Local travel between patient homes Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Details
- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
- Details
- Some exposure to unpleasant weather Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
- Details
- Lift up to 50 lbs and move patients Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Details
- Prolonged standing and walking Prolonged standing and walking required.
- Details
- Work under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
The workplace
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Klarus Home Health’s careers page.
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Klarus Home Health & Hospice/Jet Health Inc is looking for a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the San Antonio, TX region and surrounding areas. This is a weekend position, Sat/Sun.
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
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. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.
Job
Qualifications
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. Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.
Physical and Mental Effort
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. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Benefits for Full-time Employees
- 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
What's around it?
San Antonio, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Household income
- $65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay