Excelin Health Services
Location
Irving, Texas
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, implementing the plan of care, providing treatments, and ensuring positive patient care outcomes. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, patient/family education, and coordinating home health services with other disciplines as needed.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program and possess current licensure in the state, along with at least three years of nursing experience, including one year in community/home health or medical/surgical settings. Essential requirements include current CPR certification, good communication and organizational skills, and compliance with professional standards.
Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director
Position Summary: The Licensed Practical/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.
1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the registered nurse when necessary. 2. Communicates effectively and works closely with the office is team in a professional manner and 3. ensures they are aware of any scheduling or patient difficulties 4. Informs manager and/or RN of any patient care concerns or issues.
1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Has three years nursing experience and, effective January 1, 1998, Shall have one year prior professional nursing
experience in Community/home health or medical/surgical experience.
3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is
in good working order.
7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per
competency checklist.
3. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills
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