LVN LPN
Location: Houston South Office
Position: LVN/LPN
Position Type: Full-Time
Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: 77047, 77061, 77089, 77546, 77598
Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN
Bonus: $5,000
Salary: $65,000-$79,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
On Call: Yes
This position is paid on a per-visit basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.
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Offer Based on Years of Experience
Under the supervision of an RN, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides direct patient care. The LVN/LPN observes and documents the patient's medical progress and nursing status changes under the direction of a registered nurse. This position provides direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Be the Best LVN/LPN Nurse You Can Be
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
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Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
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Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
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One year of LVN/LPN work experience
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Ability to provide nursing visits according to the treatment as prescribed by the physician and provide and maintain paperwork to maintain accurate and complete medical records
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Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
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Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Responsibilities:
As a LVN/LPN, you will:
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Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
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Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
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Maintains a safe patient environment.
- Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in patients data to case manager and other appropriate home health team members.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law. Assesses all medicines a client may be taking to identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, contraindicated medications and reports any problems to the physician.
- Re-evaluates client’s nursing needs and reports findings to Case Manager.
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Counsels and instructs the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Submits all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy.
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Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
- Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
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Assists in coordinating services provided to client
Our benefits include:
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Medical, dental and vision coverage
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Paid time off and paid holidays
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Professional development opportunities
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Company-matching 401(k)
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Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
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Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
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Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
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And more!
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
