LVN Home Health Home Health Full-time
AccentCare, Inc.

Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home Health

AccentCare, Inc. Waco, TX, US
$36 - $43 / hour
Overview

Licenses Vocatoinal Nurse / LVN, Home Health

Location: Waco,TX

Coverage Area: Waco and Surrounding Counties

Position: LVN/LPN 

Position Type: FT

Remote/Virtual Position:No

Salary: $36.00 To $43.00

Schedule: M-F 8 to 5

On Call: Monthly

 

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an LVN/LPN

 

 

 

Offer Based on Years of Experience


What You Need to Know

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:

  • Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
  • Currently Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of agency operation
  • One year of LVN/LPN work experience in a Med Surg/Adult Setting 
  • 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
  • Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
  • Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

 

Responsibilities:  

As a LVN/LPN, you will:

  • Performs technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care and under the supervision of an RN.
  • Promotes and maintain optimal client care under the supervision of an RN.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Documentation on patients chart correlates with nursing care plan.
  • Communicates frequently and works closely with other home care team members.
  • Assists in coordinating services provided to client

 

Our benefits include: 

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage 
  • Paid time off and paid holidays 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Company-matching 401(k) 
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts 
  • Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
  • Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
  • Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees 
  • And more!

Why AccentCare?

Greatest HealthCare Place to Work Greatest Place to Work 

 

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.

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