Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

THIS IS AN ON THE ROAD TRAVELING POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN  30 MILES OF EITHER OUR DALLAS LOCATION OR GREENVILLE LOCATION AND SELECTED TERRITORY.

At Altruist, our commitment is to deliver top-quality home health, hospice, and primary home care services. We prioritize a holistic approach to patient care, considering physical health, and emotional, social, and spiritual well-being, intending to provide comprehensive care to achieve optimal wellness.

Vision

Altruist Home Care Solutions strives to provide comprehensive home health services and achieve national recognition while expanding clinical specialty areas.

Company Values

H- Honest

O- Organization

M- Maximum Potential

E- Empathy

Position Overview

Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse for patients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and patient/caregivers. This position will promote patients' potential during their home health episode and collaborates with physician, clinical team, and patient in preparation for discharge.

Function(s)

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse/physician.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for others to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Manager.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Participation in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program and Home Health Agency sponsored training.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).
• Records treatments administered in Winnolas
• Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines.
• Participates in weekly case conferences.
• All documentation will be completed within 24 hours of visits, 7 days per week.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas.
• One year of professional nursing experience in Home Health.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal, written communication, and organization skills.
• Must have working knowledge with various EMR systems, such as Careficient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the Altruist team, patients, and referral sources.
• Ability to commute to the Dallas office and be onsite. This is not a hybrid role.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be ambulatory, able to climb stairs, pull, push, and facilitate movement of the patient.