Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

Full-Time - Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

Contract.

Our client is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Seguin, TX, and surrounding areas! If you have experience in a home health setting this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

We seek a compassionate and skilled Full-Time Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team in Seguin, Texas. As a vital member of our home healthcare team, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being.

This role offers mileage, full health benefits, and PTO! Employees must maintain 30 points weekly.

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s), and the RN.
• Provides services ordered by the physician as indicated in the care plan.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patients.
• Assures the continuity of care through the delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient, family, team members, and other healthcare 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 the requirements of the third-party payor.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Participates in the agency-sponsored in-service training.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Conduct patient assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Perform wound care and dressing changes.
• Monitor and record vital signs, symptoms, and patient progress.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and preventive care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records.
• Adhere to all home health care regulations and company policies.
• Participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage time effectively to provide care for multiple patients throughout the day.

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification in the state of Texas.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of home health care regulations and best practices.
• Understanding of common chronic conditions and their management.
• Previous experience in home health care preferred.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting and transferring patients.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.