Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN)

Description

Klarus Home Health & Hospice/Jet Health Inc is looking for a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) to join our dedicated team to provide community-based care for our patients currently receiving home health services in the San Antonio, TX region and surrounding areas. This is a weekend position, Sat/Sun.

The primary function of the LVN is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence. The LVN will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• •Provide nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• •Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency.
• •Assist in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• •Monitor patient health and report any changes to the supervising RN.
• •Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• •Educate patients and their families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• •Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress.

Job Qualifications:

• •Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• •Licensure: 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. Must have a current driver's license.
• •Experience: Two years’ experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience highly preferred.
• •EMR system: HCHB experience highly preferred
• •Skills: Proficiency in nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• •Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid, current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• •Work in patients' homes in various conditions.
• •Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
• •Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
• •Some exposure to unpleasant weather conditions.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• •Prolonged standing and walking required.
• •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• •Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs.
• •Ability to make quick decisions and acquire necessary resources.
• •Must meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
• •Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Benefits for Full-time Employees:

• •Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• •Short and Long-Term Disability
• •Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• •401k plan w/discretionary company match
• •Company-paid life Insurance
• •Paid time off/paid holidays
• •Mileage reimbursement
• •Competitive compensation