HOSPICE-Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Pennant Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Dallas, TX to provide compassionate patient care within the hospice setting. This part-time position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring comfort and quality for patients.

Ideal candidates should possess a current LPN/LVN license and have a commitment to patient-centered care. Responsibilities include direct patient care, education, and participation in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted LPN or LVN license as required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles preferred.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements nursing practice following the plan of care.
• Assesses patient and family education needs.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to patient-centered care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

## HOSPICE-Licensed Vocational NurseApplylocations: Dallas, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR62628**This is a PRN position located in the****Ft. Worth/HEB/Grapevine/Colleyville/Mansfield area.**The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides compassionate, high-quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role is responsible for implementing the established plan of care, delivering nursing treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team to promote positive patient outcomes and quality end-of-life care.**Essential Responsibilities*** Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.* Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.* Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.* Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.* Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, MSW, and Clinical Supervisor.* Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.* Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.* Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.* Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.Qualifications & Skills* Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license as required by state regulations.* Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles preferred.* Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.* Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.Physical Requirements* Ability to travel to patient residences and care facilities as required.* Ability to lift, move, and assist patients in accordance with organizational safety guidelines.* Ability to perform job duties that require standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods.* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and in good working order.* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.Custom Care Hospice is a locally based and operated company passionate about serving communities in the greater Dallas and Ft. Worth area. We at Custom Care believe in a patient and family approach to care. Our teammates are committed to providing each patient with life-changing service.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.