Hospice LVN: Compassionate Home-Visit Nursing (PRN)

UVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY UVALDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; Uvalde (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s Hospice team is seeking an LVN to provide compassionate palliative nursing in patients' homes across the service area. This PRN role requires travel, on-call participation, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maintain comfort and dignity at end-of-life.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas LVN license, BLS certification, and have good communication, organization, and empathy.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license valid in Texas.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• One year of LVN experience preferred, hospice experience preferred.
• Compassionate and professional communication with patients and families.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate palliative nursing care in patients' homes per plan of care.
• Monitor patient conditions and assist with pain and symptom management.
• Report changes to supervising RN promptly.
• Support physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Communicate with RN Case Managers after visits to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the hospice team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough patient care documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and education.
• Support a safe, respectful environment for patients and families.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Strong organizational skills

Patient-centered care

Dependable transportation

Education

Texas LVN license

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Electronic documentation

Job description

Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s Hospice team is seeking an LVN to provide compassionate palliative nursing in patients' homes across the service area. This PRN role requires travel, on-call participation, and strong collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to maintain comfort and dignity at end-of-life.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas LVN license, BLS certification, and have good communication, organization, and empathy.