PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary: Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency. Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with 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. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.