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Halcyon Home

Runs home health, hospice and personal care

Home Health LVN

Full-Time
$40 - $50
Mid
North Austin, Austin, TX, USA
HybridWork takes place in partnering communities and clients’ residences in North Austin and surrounding areas.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
  • One year of experience as a licensed vocational or practical nurse in a clinical care setting is required.
  • An active state license as a licensed vocational or practical nurse, or a multistate license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact state, is required.
  • Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice are required.
  • Proof of current CPR certification is required.
  • Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance are required.
Responsibilities
  • Under the direction of the registered nurse, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as documented.
  • Be present within partnering communities and clients’ independent residences.
  • Communicate with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals through clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes; complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
  • Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements.
  • Participate in agency-sponsored in-service training.
  • Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to support quality of care.
  • Participate in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative, caregiver(s), and registered nurse; provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
  • Provide care using infection control measures that protect staff and patients.
  • Provide patient and caregiver education.
  • Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
  • Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
  • Assure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Home health experience is preferred.
  • Experience with the Homecare Homebase platform is a plus.

About the company

Halcyon Home runs home health, hospice and personal care services for people who need support in their homes or senior living communities across Texas. Its services span recovery from illness, help with everyday activities and comfort-focused care at the end of life, letting families arrange different levels of support through one provider. Nurses and therapists treat medical needs, while caregivers assist with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation and companionship. The business sells care tailored to each client, and its hospice teams also support patients' families with emotional and spiritual care. Halcyon Home was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Scheduling has flexibility: Halcyon advertises flexible schedules on its careers page.
  • Caregiver benefits extend beyond wages: one Halcyon posting lists medical insurance, dental coverage and a 401k.
  • Small assignments are welcome: Halcyon sets no minimum hours or shift requirements for home-care clients.

What critics are saying

  • Field work requires transportation: Halcyon makes reliable transportation a condition on its careers page.
  • Caregiver shifts include short assignments: the advertised role spans day and night shifts lasting one to twelve hours.
  • Clinical demand depends on medical authorization: Halcyon requires a physician order for skilled home-health care.

What makes Halcyon Home unique

  • Clinical ownership shapes the business: Halcyon is privately owned by a physician assistant.
  • Clinical teamwork has dedicated time: Halcyon says most clinicians work full time and discuss patients together weekly.
  • Families get a private coordination space: Halcyon links Careopolis, a free, invitation-only, multilingual website.

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