Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health
Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted Aug 27 · Not open to new grads
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What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 0.5+ years
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About this role
General purpose
The LVN performs selected nurse care under the direction of the registered nurse for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency. Ensure staff and other support resources are appropriately utilized and a high level of interdisciplinary team work is maintained through delegation of duties.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program.
Read the full posting
Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state.
Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of clinical experience.
Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred
Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or Company requirements and is in good working order.
Must hold a current and valid CPR certification.
Essential job functions
Provides skilled nursing care to clients as directed by the registered nurse and physician’s plan of care in accordance with agency policies.
Promotes and maintains client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
Assists clients in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to the agency policy.
Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
Prepares the equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
Keep abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
Attends client conferences, meet with the quality improvement reviewer weekly and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.
Complies with acceptable professional standards and practice.
Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Duties
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every fourteen (14) days.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Sourced from ATEX Healthcare Home Health’s careers page.
“Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state. Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of clinical experience. Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Successful completion of a certified licensed practical/vocational nursing program.
- Licensed to practice as a practical/vocational nurse in the state.
- Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of clinical experience.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of previous home health or hospice experience preferred
- Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or Company requirements and is in good working order.
- Must hold a current and valid CPR certification.
Place
- City
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Local household income
- $67,394/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
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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