LVN Home Health Nurse Shining Star Home Health Care Allen, TX Job Details Part-time | PRN $30
- $35 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Experience working with individuals requiring tube feeding Collaborate with healthcare professionals Anatomy knowledge LVN Patient monitoring Medical procedure assistance Tube feeding Airway suctioning Radiology Working with geriatric patients Patient safety measures implementation Medication pass administration Assisting medical staff Working with seniors Assisting with ADLs Disinfection procedures Collecting samples for laboratory testing Laboratory techniques Oxygen equipment Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Central service department sterile processing experience Medical equipment cleaning Gastric lavage Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Patient interaction Home health Medical imaging Care plan implementation Medical treatment implementation Entry level
Full Job Description Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the comfort and well-being of patients while assisting with various medical procedures.
Duties:
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Monitor patients' vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities
- Assist with senior care, including providing support for activities of daily living
- Perform tube feeding and gastric lavage procedures as needed
- Assist with airway management, including suctioning and oxygen administration
- Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing
- Maintain cleanliness and sterility in patient care areas and during sterile processing
- Utilize your knowledge of anatomy to accurately assess patients' conditions
- Provide exceptional patient care, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases
Skills:
- Proficiency in senior care practices, including assisting with activities of daily living
- Experience with tube feeding and gastric lavage procedures
- Knowledge of airway management techniques, including suctioning and oxygen administration
- Familiarity with specimen collection processing for laboratory testing
- Understanding of sterile processing techniques to maintain cleanliness and sterility
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy to accurately assess patients' conditions
- Excellent patient care skills, demonstrating compassion and empathy towards patients
- Familiarity with medical imaging procedures and equipment
- Commitment to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety If you are a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team!
Job Types:
Part-time, PRN Pay:
$30.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person