Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN - Hospice -

Lifecare Home Health Family•Sugar Land, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, the patient and family, and the referring agency. Under the direction of the RN, the nurse helps identify patient needs, participates in planning and implementing care, and delivers and documents care according to the Interdisciplinary plan of care. The position reports to the Hospice Administrator and covers areas 77478, 77406, 77492, and surrounding areas. The role includes maintaining continuity and quality of care, communicating with physicians and care team members, completing required paperwork, participating in hospice training and QAPI activities, and performing assigned on-call duties. The nurse works in patient homes under varied conditions and must be able to travel locally, including to office or support-center locations. Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance are required.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma or Associate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Ability to respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and address individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to hear the nature of sounds and give full attention to others while listening.
Ability to view a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN in identifying patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, as evidenced by clinical-record documentation, team reports, and evaluations.
Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN and deliver and document care according to the Interdisciplinary plan of care.
Provide nursing care using infection-control measures in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Help ensure continuity of care through quality patient care.
Work with the RN and Interdisciplinary Group/Team to meet patient and family needs.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in patient care.
Submit all required paperwork on time.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations to provide care or attend education purposes.