Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse (24179)

Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

TheraCare Home Health - Austin - Round Rock, TX 78681

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Category: Nursing

Description

Location:

• Austin - Central & South Austin Territory Coverage

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

Job Summary:

TheraCare Home Health is seeking a dependable and patient-focused Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care in the home setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will support patient care delivery, assist with care planning, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. This is a great opportunity for an LVN who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of patient care, infection control, and documentation practices
• Ability to follow and implement a Plan of Care (POC) under RN supervision
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to identify and report changes in patient condition
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams in a home health setting preferred
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and current auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Essential Functions

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in the home setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assist in identifying patient physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
• Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC) in collaboration with the RN
• Administer treatments and interventions in accordance with physician orders and agency policies
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the supervising RN
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in interdisciplinary communication and weekly case conferences (IDG/IDT)
• Provide verbal and written updates to the RN prior to reassessment, supervisory, and discharge visits
• Follow and maintain infection control and safety protocols (OSHA standards)
• Ensure patient safety and quality of care at all times
• Comply with all state regulations and professional standards of nursing practice
• Participate in required in-service training and maintain clinical competency
• Meet productivity expectations and ensure documentation is completed within required timeframes