Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job Description
Licensed Vocational Nurse – Private Duty Nursing
Location: Haslet, TX 76052
Schedule: 63 hours per week
Agency: Good Samaritan Home Health Agency
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide high-quality Private Duty Nursing (PDN) care to a medically fragile client in Haslet, TX. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering one-on-one care in the home setting.
Key Responsibilities
Tracheostomy Care & Management
-- Perform routine trach care, suctioning, and monitoring.
-- Ensure airway safety, monitor for respiratory distress, and maintain emergency equipment readiness.
Medication Administration
-- Accurately administer prescribed medications per physician’s orders.
-- Document all medication administration and observe for side effects or changes in condition.
Wound Care
-- Provide wound assessments, dressing changes, and infection-prevention measures.
-- Monitor healing progress and report any concerns to the supervising RN or physician.
Patient Monitoring & Assessments
-- Perform ongoing assessments of vital signs, respiratory status, and overall health.
-- Document all care provided and maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records.
Care Coordination
-- Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the care team, parents/guardians, and agency staff.
-- Follow the established Plan of Care and participate in updates as needed.
Family & Client Support
-- Educate and support the family on safe care techniques when appropriate.
-- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care at all times.
Requirements
-- Current Texas LVN license in good standing.
-- Current CPR (BLS) certification.
-- Experience with trach care, wound care, and medication administration required.
-- Prior PDN or home health experience preferred.
-- Ability to work a consistent 63-hour weekly schedule.
-- Reliable, professional, and able to work independently in a home environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can contact our office and ask for Natasha at (972) 594-0646 for immediate consideration.
Good Samaritan Home Health Agency
2500 Texas Dr. Ste. 102
Irving, TX 75062