Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary

Provides in-home nursing care to patients under direction of home health Registered Nurse, utilizing the established plan of care in accordance of physician orders and philosophy of Shannon Home Health. Works in conjunction with all disciplines as a team to provide quality patient care.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Frequently
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting- Frequently
  • Climbing-Frequently
  • Kneeling-Frequently
  • Twisting-Frequently

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.


Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Provide treatment or care to newborns, young children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
• Demonstrate clinical competencies necessary to provide nursing care to patients in a home care setting.
• Uses the nursing process when providing patient/family care: implements effective care plans, documents care in the patient clinical record, initiates and documents interdisciplinary communications, reports changes in patient condition or other pertinent data to physician according to agency policy.
• Teaches the patient/family about the patient care needs, disease prevention, and health maintenance measures.
• Performs technical nursing procedures safely according to agency policy.
• Maintains accurate and timely records and completes charting in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program
  • Associate's degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Required
  • One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Preferred
  • One year of experience in Home Health

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Auto Liability Insurance
• Preferred

Reliable transportation if functioning in patient care