North Houston -Home Health LVN -Field FT per diem
A Better Homecare Lvn Opportunity A Better Homecare is a home health agency committed to providing excellent and quality care to our patients. Our Mission – A Better Homecare is dedicated to continuum of care for our patients in collaboration with our trained and skilled professionals in order to achieve the best outcomes. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our communities, caregivers, clients and patients. Our Values – The way we care makes us "Simply a better Homecare" Why You Should Want to Work with Us Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, and much more 401K Retirement Plan Day Time Hours Great Place to Work State of the Art workplace- deli, free gym, free covered parking and indoor atrium We serve the Houston area and surrounding counties Car allowance Responsibilities: The Northwest Houston Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. Must perform 30 visits per week to qualify for FT per diem. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA). Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients' needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress. Participates in in-service training programs. Complies with state regulations and national standards. Responsible for assuring patient safety. Provides verbal or written patient status updates to supervising RN prior to reassessment, supervisory and/or discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment. Participates in weekly case conferences. Records treatments administered in medical record. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC. Qualifications: Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Active LVN license in the State of Texas Must live or be willing to work in North Houston Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergencies Knowledge of medications effects, indications, and contraindications Experience with multi-tasking Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) system Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and facility staff Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques in home healthcare Ability to read and interpret written information, and write clearly and informatively Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, including listening and getting clarifications, and responding well to questions Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience Active LPN/LVN license in the state where patients are located 2 years of experience as an LPN or LVN Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid insurances and programs Familiarity with home health and hospice Experience in Kinnser/Wellsky (EHR) Other job duties include but not limited to: Full patient assessment (vitals, etc.) IV therapy Wound care and vac Trachea care, if necessary Peg/G-tube Other duties as assigned Pay Transparency: Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations. Signing Bonus***