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Job Summary
The House Calls - Licensed Vocational Nurse (HC - LVN) provides patient care and education for patients in the patients' home or community residence under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, physician, dentist, or podiatrist. The HC - LVN uses the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs are met. The HC - LVN is responsible for assisting in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The HC - LVN utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. The HC - LVN coordinates care between members of the healthcare team to optimize the patient/client's understanding of their condition and care requirements within the HC - LVN scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High School Diploma or GED - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Licenses & Certifications:
Basic Life Support
Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas
Other certificates as required by unit/service

Work Experience:
Six (6) months work experience in Home Health and/or geriatric experience strongly preferred

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Proficiencies: Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terminology

Work Schedule: Eligible For Telecommute, 100% travel

Equipment Operated: Harris Health vehicle, Computer, IV pumps, vital signs monitor, centrifuge, other department-specific medical equipment.