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PEDIATRIC LVN - Kingwood, TX

PEDIATRIC LVN - Kingwood, TX

Sentido HealthHouston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

    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