Home Care Licensed Vocational Nurse | PRN; As

Overview

Home Care Licensed Vocational Nurse | PRN (As-Needed)

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX — heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on compassionate patient-centered care and a team-oriented culture.

This position is PRN; number of shifts may vary throughout the week. 8am–5pm.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
• Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

The Home Care LVN is a professional nurse who collaborates with the provider and supervising RN for the home care patient’s care using focused assessment skills, teaching and education abilities in their home environment (private residence, assisted living, etc.) based on individual needs. The Home Care LVN provides patient care based on supervising RN’s delegation, provider’s orders, departmental policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines and best practice.

The Home Care LVN documents in the patient’s medical record in a timely manner according to agency policy. The Home Care LVN attends and actively participates in Case Conference and team meetings. The Home Care LVN performs on-call responsibilities and Holiday staffing.

Current Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree

• Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice
• Basic knowledge and skills to care for the clinical needs of the population served
• Professional and efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, basic organizational and time management skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of general office and administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge of how to utilize office equipment (copy machine, fax, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in working with patients and caregivers dealing with acute and chronic illness
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously

• Experience with Home Care Home Base
• Experience with smart phones and smart devices

• Current Texas state license in appropriate discipline
• Current American Heart Association CPR
• Current Texas state driver’s license
• Current auto insurance
• Must have reliable transportation

• Wound Care certified
• Advanced education or certification in area of specialty

One year experience in a healthcare setting in respective discipline

• Medical-Surgical experience
• Experience in Home Care or Hospice

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