In-patient Unit Staff FT LVNs - WE'RE GROWING!!

Houston Hospice • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Houston Hospice is seeking to fill a full-time LVN position for its In-patient Unit. As a non-profit hospice provider, Houston Hospice has been serving the Greater Houston area since 1980, offering compassionate end-of-life care to patients of all ages and their families. The organization focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and peace through a team of skilled healthcare professionals. The LVN on the IPU team will provide direct patient care, monitor symptoms, and support families during tender moments. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including Physicians, RNs, Social Workers, Chaplains, Hospice Aides, Volunteers, and Bereavement Counselors.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited L.V.N. school or through reciprocity.
• Currently licensed as an L.V.N. in the State of Texas.
• One year of experience as an L.V.N.
• Current certification in basic life support.
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Good organizational skills are required to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accommodate multi-faith beliefs and backgrounds of patients/families.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must have reliable transportation to work assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Home health, hospice, or oncology experience preferred.
• Knowledge/proficiency in applicable federal/state laws governing hospice licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients and families according to an individualized plan of care and by agency policies and regulations that define the scope of practice.
• Participate in shift assessments, administration of medications, and bedside care.
• Assist patient/family in learning appropriate care techniques.
• Assist and support the R.N. and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Report symptoms and changes in condition to the Charge Nurse, and physician.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely documentation of nursing care provided to all patients.
• Ensure problems, actions, specific outcomes, and responses to care are clearly stated and readily available for review.
• Rotate weekend/holiday duty as assigned.
• Participate in QA/PI activities to ensure continuous quality assurance and process improvement.
• Assist in providing services that foster the organization’s mission, values, and goals.
• Responsible for timely completion of paperwork required to meet State and Federal regulations.
• Documentation should be accurate and detailed to meet these regulations.
• Understands and adheres to organizational compliance and privacy programs.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree