Job description

A Pineywoods is seeking a Home Health LVN!

A Pineywoods Home Health is family owned and operated, serving East Texas for over 25 years. Every employee of A Pineywoods Home Health is a part of our team to deliver the best care to our patients. We care and invest in each member of our team to ensure support in the work place and a positive work environment.

Position Available: Home Health LVN-Nacogdoches

Compensation:

✅ A Competitive Salary based on experience

✅ Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses

✅ Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

✅ Paid holidays

✅ 401K Retirement Plan

✅ Health, dental, vision and life insurances

✅ Mileage reimbursement for travel

Main Function: Supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the Registered Nurse and include:

• Providing services in accordance with agency policies;
• Preparing clinical and progress notes;
• Assisting the Registered Nurse or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties;
• Assisting the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care; and,
• Assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the Registered Nurse and include:
• preparing clinical and progress notes written the day service is rendered and incorporated into the client record within 14 working days.
• Shall utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care by:
• i) collecting data and performing focused nursing assessments;
• ii) participating in the planning of nursing care needs for clients;
• iii) participating in the development and modification of the comprehensive nursing care plan for assigned clients
• implementing appropriate aspects of care within LVN’s scope of practice including compliance with the laws as applicable to the LVN’s practice setting;
• assisting in the evaluation of the client’s responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions and the identification of client needs; and
• utilize a problem-solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice.
• Notes change in client’s physical or emotional status.
• Teaches and supervises the client and family members regarding the nursing care needs.
• Collaborates with other team members in the care of the clients, under the direction of the referring Physician and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Establishes priorities and goals for the client and implements plans to achieve them under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Administers medication as defined in the medication policy, and treatments, as prescribed by a Physician.
• Submits clinical notes on a daily basis with accurate, completed itinerary.
• Consults with Physician when necessary and documents, in writing, appropriate changes of orders that are necessary and notifies the Supervisory RN.
• Acts as a liaison between the client, the health team, the Physician and the Agency’s administrative staff.
• Participates in professional meetings when directed. Attends scheduled monthly in-services and weekly case conferences.
• Notifies the Regional Supervisory RN and Parent/Branch Supervisory RN of any potential discharge so the Parent/Branch Supervisory RN can assess the client’s medical condition for appropriate discharge if applicable.
• Implements discharge plans for Agency clients under the supervision of the Supervisory RN and Regional Supervisory RN.
• Keeps fully cognizant of CMS reimbursement criteria, current charting needs and dates of re-certification of all clients under his/her care and Registered Nurse supervision.
• Rotates working on the weekend with the other staff nurses and complies with policy and procedure for the weekend shift.
• Is responsible for completing Clinical review adjustments and turning in by the determined guideline.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.85 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LVN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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