FT | LVN | Resolutions Hospice

Deercreekseniorliving; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Cedar Park, Texas is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves implementing nursing practices, documenting patient services accurately, and providing education to patients and families.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold an LPN/LVN license, and possess three years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or community health.

Qualifications

• Three years nursing experience, preferably in community health/hospice or medical/surgical settings.
• Ability to provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis and self-care.
• Understanding the philosophy of hospice and needs of the terminally ill.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as per State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement nursing practices based on comprehensive assessments.
• Document patient services accurately and timely.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Driving skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program

Licensed as an LPN/LVN

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self‑plan of care.
5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
6. Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Position Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state.
4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
8. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.