Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN- Home Health

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The LVN carries out nursing care plans for patients as per physician orders under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The LVN will perform daily activities with an attitude of humility. The LVN will approach each patient and coworker with respect and with the goal of giving the highest quality patient care possible.

• Under the direction of the RN, perform skilled nurse visit that assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations. This includes the prep time before the visit, visit documentation, and any follow up information that needs to be communicated to your supervisor. The documentation for this activity must be completed and in "submitted with signature" status within 24 hours of performing the visit.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Makes after hours and weekend visits.
• Participate in the PI program.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Utilizing time efficiently to manage daily schedule.
• Complies with all Home Health State and Federal Regulations as applicable.

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required:

Graduate of an approved school of Vocational Nursing.

Required:

1 year hospital experience.

Preferred:
Home health experience.

• Computer skills, communication skills, ability to perform well in stressful situations
• Wound care skills, central line skills

• Current License Vocational Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Driver's License, and CPR certification required.

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – "to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region."

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.