Home Health LVN

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Halcyon Home is hiring a Home Health LVN to support our growing geriatric home health population in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?

Are you an ambitious self-starter who enjoys the rewards of winning?

Do you love engaging with people and taking pride in getting everyone taken care of?

Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete the deal?

If your answer is yes, come join our team and make every day meaningful!

About Us :

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health / Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https : / / www.greatplacetowork.com / certified -company / 7044353

Essential Functions :

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
• You will be expected to be present within our partnering communities and our clients independent residences.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s), and the RN. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient, family, team members, and other healthcare professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Requirements :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of vocational / practical nursing.

Licensure : Active, state license as a licensed vocational / practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure

Experience : One year of experience as a licensed vocational / practical nurse in a clinical care setting required.

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.

Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.