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Home Health PRN LVN
Area: Van Alstyne / Sherman

Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

LVN Responsibilities:

• Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
• Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, education, and emotional support.
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.

LVN Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Two years experience as an LVN in a clinical care setting preferred, home health preferred.

Skills:

• LVN skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Specialized skills preferred in hh, palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR.
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Transportation:

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Works in patients' homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort:

• Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
• Meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs.

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