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Location

Brownsville, TX | United States

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Job description

• Provides skilled nursing care to clients as prescribed by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Gives care in a manner, which promotes quality, continuity, and safety for the client.

• Graduate from an approved school of vocational nursing.
• Current licensure as a licensed vocational nurse, preferably within the year prior to the date of application for employment.
• Proof of CPR certification (this must be maintained by employee).

• Graduate from an approved school of vocational nursing.
• Current licensure as a licensed vocational nurse, preferably within the year prior to the date of application for employment.
• Proof of CPR certification (this must be maintained by employee).

• Provides nursing care to clients through implementation of the nursing care plan written by a registered nurse.
• Contributes to the formulation/revision of the nursing care plan under the direction and supervision of the client care supervisor or her designate.
• Implements orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the client’s physician and as aspect of the nursing care plan.
• Assists other members of the health care team in performing specialized procedures, preparing equipment for treatments, and observing aseptic techniques.
• Assists client with self-care techniques, or other aspects of care as ordered by the physician or outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Instructs clients in self-care techniques, or other aspects of care as ordered by the physician or outlined in the nursing care plan.
• Works with family members and other members of the health care team to meet emotional needs of the client and family members.
• Maintains a safe environment for the client.
• Observes the client for changes in condition and reports the changes to appropriate physician and client care supervisor.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the clients condition and all care and treatments given.
• Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the health care setting assigned.
• Follows policies and practices of Valley Care Home Health
• Accepts assignments and performs duties which are within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Fulfills the obligations of accepted shift or case assignments.
• Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service programs.

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