Description
Acara Health, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Acara Health's Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.
Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:

• Respect - we are respectful of our patients, consumers, and ourselves.
• Promise - we keep the promises we make.
• Grateful - we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
• Integrity - no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
• Honor - in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Pearsall, Robstown, Uvalde, and Rio Grande City.
We are growing and adding positions to our team! The job duties for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN are listed below.
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients/clients of all ages in their place of residence. Participate in the coordination of coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients/clients and their families, and a referring agency.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
Licensure: Active state license as a licensed vocational/practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver's license.
Experience: One year of experience as a licensed vocational/practical nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to fifty pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/client and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions:
•Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient's/client's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needsas evidenced by documentation.
•Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
•Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
•Provides care using infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient/client.
•Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care.
•Provides effective communication to patient/client /family team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
•Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third - party payor.
•Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
•Promotes agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Salary: $17.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Home care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road
This position is full time, we offer benefits, vacation time, training and development opportunities, and love promoting from within. As you're looking to expand and grow your career come grow with us as we help to guide your career path within our organization.
Company Information
Acara Healthcare
9514 Console Dr.
2nd Floor, through glass doors
San Antonio, Tx 78229