Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health

AccentCare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide direct patient care in a home health setting. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will deliver nursing services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across the Oakdale, Maplewood, and surrounding areas. This full-time position is based at the Oakdale office with a Monday-Friday 8am-5pm schedule and includes on-call responsibilities.

Clinical Setting

This is a home health nursing role where you will travel to patients' homes to provide direct care and support. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary home care team and coordinate services with case managers and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical nursing functions and direct patient care consistent with the established plan of care under RN supervision
• Promote and maintain optimal client care under RN supervision
• Maintain a safe patient environment
• Identify and communicate significant abnormalities in patient data to the case manager and appropriate home health team members
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by law
• Assess all medications a client may be taking to identify ineffective drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contraindicated medications; report any problems to the physician
• Re-evaluate client's nursing needs and report findings to the case manager
• Counsel and instruct the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
• Prepare clinical and progress notes
• Submit all documentation in a timely manner in accordance with agency policy
• Ensure documentation on patients' charts correlates with the nursing care plan
• Communicate frequently and work closely with other home care team members
• Assist in coordinating services provided to clients

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of agency operation
• One year of LVN/LPN work experience
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel to all business locations
• Ability to provide nursing visits according to physician-prescribed treatment and maintain accurate and complete medical records

Schedule and Travel

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with on-call duties. You must be able to travel to patient homes throughout the coverage area and possess a valid driver's license.

Compensation

Salary: $66,000-$81,000 annually. This position is paid on a per-visit basis; the salary range reflects an estimate of annual compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings including employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm meditation and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees