Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• • Provides direct and indirect patient care.
  • Provides direct and clinical procedures to the patient.
  • Performs assessments and evaluations of patient’s medical condition.
  • Teaches patients and their families.
  • Maintains communication with patient, family and physician.

 
Essential Functions:

• The LVN complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and maintains regulatory requirements as governed by their licensing.
• The LVN ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding clinical operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• The LVN skillfully performs hands-on techniques and treatments necessary for safe patient care in accordance with professional standards.
• The LVN completes regular skilled nursing visits performing appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• The LVN inspects the assigned patient’s home environment for any possible dangers or hazards.
• The LVN carries out patient’s current plan of care.
• The LVN prepares professional clinical and progress notes and other documentation as required.
• The LVN assists the registered nurse in performing specialized procedures.
• The LVN responds in a safe and appropriate fashion to patient’s emergencies.
• The LVN carries out physician orders.
• The LVN administers medications accurately and documents it as per physician’s orders.
• The LVN instructs patients and their family in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• The LVN acts as a resource for patients and their families.
• The LVN informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs, counsels the family and the patient in meeting nursing and related needs.
• The LVN performs Aide visits as required.
• The LVN participates in in-service programs.
• The LVN attends case conferences and all other mandatory meetings.
• The LVN rotates service on CQI Committee.
• The LVN participates in continuing education programs.
• The LVN conducts themselves in a professional manner, both verbally and nonverbal.
• The LVN promotes a positive attitude at all times.
• The LVN performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Fully licensed in the State of Texas

Training Requirements:

• A minimum of two years nursing experience in home health services preferred.
• Basic knowledge in computer use.
• Must be CPR certified and have current TB skin test.
• Preferred certification in performing home IV therapy procedures.
• Training and experience in wound care, drawing blood, and technical catheter procedures.

 
Knowledge Requirements:

• General nursing procedures and techniques involved in the care of patients, disease processes and possible results, medical terminology, HHA processes and equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Understanding of HHA basic functions and goals.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid policy.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of private insurances.
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledge and mastery of Point Of Care device.

Professional Requirements:

• Completes the annual educational requirements as required to maintain the LVN nursing license.
• Maintains and ensures HIPAA compliance.
• Responsible and accountable to the Supervising RN, the DON, the Assistant DON, the Administrator and the CEO regarding time availability and performance.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative working relationships with patients, physicians, referrals sources, regulatory agencies and staff.
• Adheres to company dress code.
• Attends annual review and departmental in-service training.

 
Other information:

• The applicant does not have record of a crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in 97.241 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, and Chapter 97.
• The candidate must adhere to high personal and professional ethical values.
• The candidate agrees to adhere by THCS Credo and Behavioral Expectations.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.