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

Houston Hospice•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Houston Hospice is seeking PRN LVNs for their In-patient Unit. As an LVN on the IPU team, you will provide hands-on bedside care, monitor symptoms, and offer support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This role involves collaborating with a compassionate team of healthcare professionals to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients. Houston Hospice is the oldest and largest independent nonprofit hospice in the Greater Houston area, serving 13 surrounding counties with a mission to provide uncompromising, compassionate end-of-life care.

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.
Skilled in nursing practices with Home health, hospice, or oncology experience preferred.
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

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.
Understand and adhere to organizational compliance and privacy programs.
Assists with the orientation of new staff.
Performs other job-related duties as required.