Seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing services to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in home health nursing, with a strong background in wound care, wound assessments, and treatment management.
The LVN Field Nurse will be responsible for providing quality patient care, completing nursing assessments, monitoring patient conditions, performing wound care treatments, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Skilled Nursing Services- Provide skilled nursing visits to patients in their homes.
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients' overall health conditions.
- Monitor vital signs and report significant changes in patient conditions.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication management, disease processes, and care instructions.
- Communicate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient needs.
- Recognize changes in patient conditions and report concerns promptly.
Wound Care Responsibilities- Perform wound assessments and document wound measurements, appearance, drainage, and healing progress.
- Provide wound care treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Perform dressing changes and monitor wounds for signs of infection or complications.
- Develop and follow appropriate wound care treatment plans under physician orders.
- Educate patients and caregivers on proper wound care techniques and infection prevention.
- Monitor wound healing progress and communicate concerns or changes to the appropriate healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate and timely wound care documentation.
Documentation & Compliance- Complete all nursing documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Maintain patient records in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Complete visit notes, assessments, and other required clinical paperwork.
- Ensure compliance with home health regulations, infection control procedures, and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in care coordination and communicate patient progress to the clinical team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred.
- Previous home health experience strongly preferred.
- Hands-on wound care experience required.
- Knowledge of wound assessment, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
- Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a field-based schedule.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the assigned service area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wound vacs, pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, surgical wounds, and chronic wound management.
- Experience working with Medicare and Medicaid home health patients.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and home health documentation systems.
- Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient conditions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented. They must be comfortable working independently in the field while maintaining communication with the agency's clinical and administrative departments. A strong background in wound care and the ability to deliver quality patient-centered care are essential.