Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN​/LPN Home Health Per Diem San Antonio Texas2375168 | San Antonio, Texas | WellMed

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and agency's policies
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Participates in the coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor
• Follows all infection control standard precautions and safety guidelines/standards as per agency policy
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development
• Adheres to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of the documentation
• Performs all other related nursing duties as assigned
• Communication
  • Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary
  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required
  • Coordinates services and schedules with the Clinical Team Manager (CTM) and Clinical Team Coordinator (CTC/Scheduler) to include recommendations for additional home health care services for patients by the end of the worked day
• Additional Duties
  • Participates in on-call duties within the on-call rotation schedule, to include weekends as assigned
  • Demonstrates knowledge and observance of Patient Rights and Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
  • Maintains a daily patient case load and point of care documentation levels, as per Agency standards
  • Ability to work flexible schedule to meet patient's needs
  • Demonstrates personal responsibility with regard to attendance and punctuality
  • Maintains privacy and confidentiality with regard to all patient, staff and agency information
  • Demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others, as necessary
  • Expresses verbal and written communication in a clear, positive and cooperative manner
  • Promotes the agency image by adhering to the Dress Code

The above statements are only meant 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Current unrestricted license in the state of Texas as a practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse
• Current CPR- BLS certification OR ability to obtain prior to start of employment
• 2+ years of clinical experience preferably in a community home health or medical/surgical setting
• Thorough knowledge of current nursing practice, professional standards of care, and state and federal regulations regarding home care
• Proven ability to comply with accepted professional standards and practices
• Proven ability to endure prolonged or considerable walking or standing; lift position or transfer patients in proximate location; lift supplies and equipment; perform reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing, functional or corrected, to perform required nursing skills
• Valid Texas driver's license and maintain personal auto insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements
• This position requires 6 - 8 week in office training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with electronic medical record application
• Proven ability to prioritize and communicate objectives clearly
• Proven ability to interact productively…