PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Home Health
Company: LifeCare Home Health
Location: Kerrville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Licensed Vocational
Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse Coverage Area: Kerrville,
Fredericksburg, Bandera Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving
Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing,
therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty
services. Why Work With Us? Nestmed AI Scribe : Less charting, more
caring! Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance Flexible
schedules & career growth opportunities Continuing education &
recognition programs Supportive, family-like team culture Make a
difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance.
Apply today and grow with us! General Summary: Administer nursing
care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their
place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary
team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.
Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a
clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior
when interacting with patients in all populations. Essential
Functions: 1. Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values
at all times. 2. Under the direction of the RN, assist in
identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental
needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case
conference, team report, and evaluations. 3. Participate in
planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in
accordance with the Plan of Care (POC). Assists clients in the
recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and
relapse of illness. 4. Provide care utilizing infection control
measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA). 5. Assure the
continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. 6.
Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team
members, and other health care professionals, and regular
participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. 7. Monitors
assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of
third-party payers. 8. Completes appropriate documentation in a
timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. 9.
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in
in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. 10. Meet
mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing
board. This description is a general statement of required
essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It
does not exclude other duties as assigned. Supervision: N/A
Requirements: Experience: 1-year experience as an LVN/LPN in a
clinical care setting. Preferred home health experience Skills:
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of
practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate
effectively. Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. If
required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and
comprehend English. Education: Completion of an accredited Licensed
Vocational/Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Licensure/Certification: The current license is in good standing to
practice as an LVN/LPN in any/all applicable states. Current CPR
certificate. Current driver’s license in good standing. On-going
employment as an LVN/LPN requires maintaining a valid LVN/LPN
license in the state where the nurse practices and a valid CPR
certificate at all times. The employee is responsible for renewing
these both before they expire to continue employment. Physical
Requirements: Prolonged standing/walking is required. The ability
to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and
patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under
stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized
psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual
dexterity. Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in patients’
homes in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood-borne
pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases. Some exposure to
unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally
and work a flexible schedule. Machinery/Tools/Equipment
Requirements: Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
Manual blood pressure cuff Stethoscope Thermometer Licensed
Vocational Nurse/ Licensed Practical Nurse
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