Job Summary: Home Health LVN in Mckinney/Frisco area. FT or PT STARTING AT $27.00-$32.00 HOURLY.
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients/clients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, family and referring agency.
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, current driver’s license.
Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client, and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions Evaluation
- Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
- Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s) and with the RN. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
- Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient/client.
- Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care.
- Provides effective communication to the patient/client, family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
- Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
- Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
- Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promotes Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour, benefits for full-time employees.
COVID-19 considerations:
We are committed to the health of our team members and the patients we service. All team members are provided proper PPE and protected when visiting patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LVN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road