Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN

JOB INFORMATION

The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.

Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the RN, participate in planning and implementing specialized procedures and duties that assist in meeting the nursing care needs of the patient by agency policies
• Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Complete appropriate documentation promptly
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA)
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care

Job Classification: Clinical

Lines of Authority: Reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Job Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Licensure

• Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License Experience
• Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting, home health preferred

Skills

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills
• Proof of Transportation
  • Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
• Environmental and Working Conditions
  • Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort

• Prolonged standing and walking are required with the ability to lift to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity, current CPR, and Hepatitis profile.