Wound Care Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

Wound Care Home Health Licensed Vocational Nurse

Local Agency:
Bright Star Care of Sugar Land

Location:

Sugar Land, TX
Position Type:
Full Time
Req :

• Weekly pay + direct deposit
• Immediate need for LVNs who can work overnight shifts!
• Working with a Joint Commission accredited agency
• One to one patient care
• We promote from within
• 401K
• Part of a team with RN Oversight
• Employee referral bonus
• Currently offering a sign on bonus of $200

• Perform care as defined by client’s individual Plan of Care and within scope of state’s nurse practice act
• Monitor patient’s condition and notify appropriate personnel of any changes
• Providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive client care outcomes
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care and the nursing process
• Conduct ongoing assessments
• Participate in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching and emotional support to the client and family/caregivers
• Prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications. Observe, report, and record adverse reactions to medications and/or treatment to the registered nurse
• Perform wound care and recognize the need for and institute emergency measures in a rapid and appropriate manner
• Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
• Treat clients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based
• National opportunities with over 350 locations in US
• Program available offering unlimited virtual physician visits as well as significant prescription discounts

• Current unrestricted LVN license in state of Texas
• 1+ years of experience on your license required
• 1+ years' Home Care experience preferred
  
  Reliable transportation / valid drivers license / auto insurance
• Current CPR/ BLS
• Negative TB test

Bright Star Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.