LVN | FT | Home Health

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

All County Home Health & Hospice provides positive, life-changing care to individuals and families throughout the Greater San Antonio area. Our team is united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture that genuinely supports the people who deliver it.

At All County, our culture is built on core values that guide how we treat our patientsand each other:

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk
• Customer Second
• Ownership

We believe in giving clinicians the autonomy, tools, and encouragement they need to grow. Your professional development matters here, and we set clear goals to help you advance while maintaining a healthy worklife balance.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

The above statements are intended 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle that is in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

About All County

All County is part of the Pennant Group network of Home Health, Hospice, Senior Care, and Assisted Living organizations. This partnership gives us the stability of a large healthcare family while allowing our local team the freedom to innovate and serve our community with a personal touch.

What sets us apart is our commitment to empowering clinicians. We encourage creativity, clinical excellence, and the development of programs that truly meet the needs of our patients.