LVN/PRN San Antonio North Central

Job Description:
We are looking for a reliable LVN/LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational) to administer direct patient care, administer approved medications, perform treatments, make accurate nursing observation, and chart on the patients' medical record in a professional and considerate manner. Duties are performed under the direction of the Case Manager and/or Patient Care Manager. LVN/LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate preference will have at least one year experience as a nurse in a health care setting. Home health experience preferred. We offer competitive pay and flexible schedule.

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved program of vocational/practical nursing

Licensing/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) from the Texas Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Current CPR
• BLS certification preferred.

Attributes:

• Ability to perform patient care and demonstrate the use of standard equipment per competency skills inventory.
• Ability to accept assigned duties and work in a cooperative manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/documentation skills
• Professional in appearance and practices good personal hygiene

Physical Requirements:

• Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication.
• Able to deal effectively with stress.
• Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to prospective patient’s residences.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in assessing patient and family deeds through the recognition and reporting of signs and symptoms and nursing observation to the assigned Case Manager
  • assists in assessing the health status of assigned patients.
  • complies with the established nursing assessment guidelines/policies.
• Utilizes the written plan of care for implementing nursing interventions necessary to accomplish the established goals.
• Complies with general performance standards of licensed vocational nurse. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, or scheduling changes.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation, proof of financial responsibility (car insurance and a valid state driver’s license)

Job Types:

• PRN

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance.
• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• weekend availability

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Differential pay

Experience:

• Clinical - 1 year (Required)
• 1 Year Adult Home Health
• 1 Year Kinser/Wellsky

Work Location:

• SAN ANTONIO North Central
• most of the work is performed in and traveling to and from the patients' residences.