Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse

Position Summary Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient's physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations. • Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC. • Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. • 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. • 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. • Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. • Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. • Works in patient's home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. • Physical skills ○ Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up 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 psycho social needs. ○ Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Education & Experience • Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current driver's license. • Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing. • Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred.

Location Texas

• Galveston, TX • Pearland, TX • Katy, TX • Clear Lake, TX

Salary $72 000 annually

 

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