Summary/Objective

Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse to pediatric patients/clients, in their places of residence; coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/client, their family and referring agency.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s/client’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient/client.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient/client care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient/client, their family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of payor.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Preferred/Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Current Texas license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current driver’s license
• One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care pediatric setting strongly preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Work Environment

Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather

Physical/Mental Demands

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Hours/Shifts may vary based on client/patient needs/authorized hours.

Travel

• Some

Organizational Requirements

• Experience recognizing the needs and concerns of individuals
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction in English
• Professional telephone & email etiquette
• Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
• Responds well to multitasking while providing exceptional customer service, support and responsiveness
• Should be honest, competitive, energetic, enthusiastic, professional and systematic.

Ability to demonstrate and educate to patient family members on all equipment necessary