PRN - LVN - Porter, TX

Project overview

Job Description Job Description

Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care:

Communication:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.

in good working order.

SKILLS REQUIRED

competency checklist.

equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform

required nursing skills

Compliance:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State's Name Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• 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
• other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical
• Manager/Clinical Director.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the registered nurse when necessary.
• Communicates effectively and works closely with the office is team in a professional manner and
• ensures they are aware of any scheduling or patient difficulties
• Informs manager and/or RN of any patient care concerns or issues.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience and effective January 1, 1998, Shall have one year prior professional nursing
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse 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 an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America, US