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LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Interim HealthCareBrownsville, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

General Purpose : Provides effective and efficient patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care, applicable law and regulation, accepted standards of nursing practice, payor requirements and Interim HealthCare policies and procedures.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

  • Graduate of an accredited vocational school for LPN / LVN and licensed to practice in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
  • Prefer at least 1200 hours of experience as an LPN within the last 12 months or participates in an office preceptor program.

Essential Functions :

  • Recognize and report changes in the patient’s condition to the RN supervisor.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical notes including addressing patient’s progress.
  • Assist the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.
  • Assist the RN in carrying out the patient plan of care.
  • Assist the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
  • Able to perform CPR.
  • Follows accepted standards of nursing practice.
  • Able to travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.
  • Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
  • May have access to protected health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.  Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

  • Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
  • Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
  • Able to visually and auditorially observe the patient.
  • Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient and scheduling needs.
  • Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
  • Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.
  • Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
  • Able to effectively communicate, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to clients, client’s caregivers and family, and agency staff.
  • Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks or functions.
  • Two (2) positive references.
  • Meets applicable state and federal health screening requirements.
  • Pass federal and state required criminal and abuse background checks where required.
  • Verification of employment eligibility (I-9) in accordance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.
  • Working Conditions & Physical Effort :

  • Work is normally performed in patient’s home, schools, or occupational settings.
  • Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and / or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
  • Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
  • Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers or palm, e.g., manipulate pen, syringes, vials, knobs or objects.
  • Medium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.
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