Helping patients since 2009, Classic Home Care is committed to serving our communities with excellence in clinical services through high quality patient centered care. We are rapidly growing and looking for an LVN to help with home care visits in the Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and northern surrounding areas. If you are interested in a working for a great company, we look forward to hearing from you!
A home health nurse is responsible for providing in-home care for elderly and ailing patients who need ongoing attention, but who do not require a hospital stay. The job description of a home health nurse requires patience, compassion, and a specific knowledge of the symptoms and conditions of the patient being cared for.
A home health nurse monitors patient’s vitals, distributes medications, ensures patients are comfortable, provides updates to the patient’s primary care physician, and oversees patient rehabilitation and physical therapy.
· Provides nursing care and teaching services to patients and their caregivers in their homes.
· Evaluates, coordinates and treats patients utilizing care team model.
· Communicates with DON/Clinical Manager to create the initial plan of care based on patient assessment and physician orders.
· Participate in clinical outcomes monitoring, follow up and agency performance improvement initiatives.
· Oversees coordination of care of care between multiple disciplines in the home.
· Provides updates on patient condition to family and patient physician.
· Assesses and/or manages all in-home medical equipment.
· Acts as liaison between patient, family, and physician.