Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN; Home Health - PRN

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health - PRN# Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health - PRNATEX HH
- San Antonio
- San Antonio, TX 78232## Overview Position TypePRN## Description
** Now Hiring PRN LVNs - One Patient at a Time. One Meaningful visit at a Time.
** 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.

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.## Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.