LVNPRN San Antonio North Central

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable LVN/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational) to administer direct patient care, administer approved medications, perform treatments, make accurate nursing observation, and chart on the patients' medical record in a professional and considerate manner. Duties are performed under the direction of the Case Manager and/or Patient Care Manager. LVN/LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate.

The ideal candidate preference will have at least one year experience as a nurse in a health care setting. Home health experience preferred. We offer competitive pay and flexible schedule.

Graduate of an approved program of vocational/practical nursing

• Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) from the Texas Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR
• BLS certification preferred.

• Ability to perform patient care and demonstrate the use of standard equipment per competency skills inventory.
• Ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills
• Professional in appearance and practices good personal hygiene

• Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.

• Assists in assessing patient and family deeds through the recognition and reporting of signs and symptoms and nursing observation to the assigned Case Manager
• Assists in assessing the health status of assigned patients.
• Complies with the established nursing assessment guidelines/policies.
• Utilizes the written plan of care for implementing nursing interventions necessary to accomplish the established goals.
• Complies with general performance standards of licensed vocational nurse. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, or scheduling changes.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

• PRN

• Bonus based on performance.
• Flexible schedule

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Wound Care

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

• Differential pay

• Clinical - 1 year (Required)
• 1 Year Adult Home Health
• 1 Year Kinser/Wellsky

SAN ANTONIO North Central

most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences.