What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring a LVN.
At Elite Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a LVN, you can expect:
the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
independence and autonomy
career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team, following all applicable infection control procedures. Does not alter the plan of care.
- Continually observes and reports the patient’s nursing needs to supervising RN.
- Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, family members, and appropriate agency staff regarding any patient care issues or needs, visit assignments, dates of scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler, orders and OASIS data sets, coding requests, schedule home visits, to coordinate care with other clinicians, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.
- Documents patient visits thoroughly and completely per policy and payer requirements and syncs timely per LHC policy. This includes maintaining an accurate and current medication listing.
- Actively participates in the performance improvement plan, constantly works to reduce patient hospitalizations, and improve outcomes. and process to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Current LVN licensure in state of Texas.
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- CPR Certification required.
Territory: Galveston County
Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits
Elite Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.