Job description
Job Description
Infinite Care Home Health is a family owned and operated company. It has been in business since 2004. We work hard to put our patients and employees needs first and pride ourselves of our person center approach of doing business. At Infinite Care you will appreciate a well organized environment along with working with a team that feels like family. We are currently looking for a LVN that is able to go to Ellis County areas, specifically Ennis. Currently there are between 15-30 visits per week available for this part time position. A part time/PRN employee has the option to accept or decline patients based on location of visit with the option to carry of full time schedule.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their
place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.
Job Classification: Clinical
Lines of Authority: Reports to Director of Clinical Services
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: One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting, and/or one year of home health experience required.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. If required to make visits, need proof of current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis profile.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to
work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
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.
Essential Functions: Evaluation
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 in accordance with agency policies.
Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care.
Assist the patient in learning appropriate self care techniques.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner and within agency policy deadlines.
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 quality of care.
Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
