Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $40 per visit
Full job description overview :
A Better Homecare isa home health agency committed to providing excellent and quality care to our patients.
Our Mission A Better Homecare is dedicated to continuum of care for our patients in collaboration with our trained and skilled professionals in order to achieve the best outcomes. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our communities, caregivers, clients and patients.
Our Values The way we care makes us "Simply a better Homecare"
Why You Should Want to Work with Us
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, and much more
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Day Time Hours
- Great Place to Work
- State of the Art workplace- deli, free gym, free covered parking and indoor atrium
- We serve the Houston area and surrounding counties
- Car allowance
Responsibilities :
The Northwest Houston Licensed 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. Must perform 30 visits per week to qualify for FT per diem.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patients physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA). Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress. Participates in in-service training programs. Complies with state regulations and national standardsResponsible for assuring patient safety.Provides verbal or written patient status updates to supervising RN prior to reassessment, supervisory and / or discharge visits, and as indicated by patient response to treatment.Participates in weekly case conferences.Records treatments administered in medical record.Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.Qualifications :
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Active LVN license in the State of TexasMust live or be willing to work in North HoustonAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergenciesKnowledge of medications effects, indications, and contraindicationsExperience with multi-taskingProficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systemAbility to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, and facility staffKnowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques in home healthcareAbility to read and interpret written information, and write clearly and informativelyAbility to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, including listening and getting clarifications, and responding well to questionsPreferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Active LPN / LVN license in the state where patients are located2 years of experience as an LPN or LVNFamiliarity with Medicare and Medicaid insurances and programsFamiliarity with home health and hospiceExperience in Kinnser / Wellsky (EHR)Other job duties include but not limited to :
Full patient assessment (vitals, etc.)IV therapyWound care and vacTrachea care, if necessaryPeg / G-tubeOther duties as assignedPay Transparency : Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.
Signing Bonus