Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Home Health - Days (FT)

Citizens Medical Center -
Victoria, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
21 hours ago

Benefits

Paid jury duty
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Gym membership
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

CPR Certification
LVN
BLS Certification
Driver's License
Computer skills
Hospital experience

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

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 giving the highest quality patient care possible.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 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. (EF)
2. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care. (EF)
3. Makes after hours and weekend visits. (EF)
4. Participate in the PI program. (EF)
5. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient. (EF)
6. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. (EF)
7. Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. (EF)
8. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. (EF)
9. Utilizing time efficiently to manage daily schedule. (EF)
10. Complies with all Home Health State and Federal Regulations as applicable (EF)

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

Other Duties As Assigned:

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Graduate of an approved school of Vocational Nursing.

EXPERIENCE
Required: 1 year hospital experience.

Preferred: Home health experience.

Special Skills and Abilities:
Required: Computer skills, communication skills, ability to perform well in stressful situations

Preferred: Wound care skills, central line skills

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required: Current License Vocational Nurse by the Texas Board of Nursing, Driver’s License, and CPR certification required.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

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.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

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

Retirement/Investment

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

Paid Time Off
Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
Tuition Reimbursement
Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
YMCA partnership discount for childcare
Employee Assistance Programs

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