Homehealth & Hospice LVN - A Hug Away
Katy, TX 77493
About the Job
Homehealth & Hospice LVN
Kingwood, Texas • PRN
About the Job:
Job description:
The primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their residence, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
- Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current State Drivers License
- Experience: Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients’ home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the POC.
- Assist the RN in carrying out the plan of care.
- Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
- Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define scope of practice
- Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
- Prepare equipment and materials for treatment adhering to aseptic technique as required.
- Assess patient/family response to care, ensuring communication of information to appropriate team members.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Work Location:
- Kingwood, TX
- Job Type: PRN
COVID-19 considerations:
CDC, state and county guidelines followed to ensure the safety and welfare of our employees and patients.
Pay: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour
CDC, state and county guidelines followed to ensure the safety and welfare of our employees and patients.
Pay: $30.00 to $45.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Texas LVN License (Required)
About A Hug Away:
A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc. is not just a brick-and-mortar company; we are one of the best Female Owned healthcare agencies in Katy and Houston (Texas), with a comprehensive team of professional experts with over 35 years of experience.Choosing a dependable, cost-effective, and well-qualified home health, hospice, medical supply, or health help in Katy and Houston, TX, can be exhausting. That is why we are here. We are a women owned Hospice and Healthcare company that puts its customers first. If you'd like to be part of the team at A Hug Away, apply now!www.ahugaway.com
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