Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• Provides direct and indirect patient care.  
• Provides direct and clinical procedures to the patient.
• Performs assessments and evaluations of patient’s medical condition.
• Teaches patients and their families.
• Maintains communication with patient, family and physician.

 
Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as
  evidenced by documentation clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
• Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to
  prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides effective communication to the patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as
  evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes and evaluations.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Fully licensed in the State of Texas

Training Requirements:

• A minimum of two years nursing experience in home health services preferred.
• Basic knowledge in computer use.
• Must be CPR certified and have current TB skin test.
• Preferred certification in performing home IV therapy procedures.
• Training and experience in wound care, drawing blood, and technical catheter procedures.

Professional Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a member of the National
  Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Current driver's license.
• Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience,
  preferred.
• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

 
Other information:

• The applicant does not have record of a crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in 97.241 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, and Chapter 97.
• The candidate must adhere to high personal and professional ethical values.
• The candidate agrees to adhere by THCS Credo and Behavioral Expectations.