LPN/LVN, After Hours

Heart to Heart Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse for an on-call role to support home-based hospice care in the Houston area. The LVN/LPN will assist the RN with implementing the Plan of Care, perform home visits, and educate patients on self-care within agency policies and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, collaboration with RNs and physicians, and ensuring compliance with Medicare and state laws.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Current State License as LVN/LPN preferred.
• Two years of LVN/LPN experience in a clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred.
• Current State Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the On Call RN/Triage RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the Plan of Care (POC).
• Provide home visits as directed by the On Call RN/Triage RN to observe and report findings to the appropriate RN.
• Assist the RN in carrying out the POC.
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define the scope of services.
• Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Performance of other duties as required.
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Current State License as LVN/LPN preferred

Two years of LVN/LPN experience in clinical care preferred

Current State Drivers License

Job description

LVN/LPN On Call

What You Must Have

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Current State License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse preferred
• Two years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred
• Current State Drivers License
• Must have reliable transportation and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance

Full Time Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401k with up to 4% employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company car for qualifying individuals
• Mileage reimbursement

What You Will Do

• Under the direction of the On Call RN/Triage RN, supplements the nursing care needs of the patient as provided by the RN and as specified in the Plan of Care (POC)
• Provide home visits as directed by the On Call RN/Triage RN to observe and report findings to the appropriate RN.
• Assist the RN in caring out the POC
• Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Provide services in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and regulations that define the scope of services
• Assist the RN and/or physician in performing specialized duties related to end-of-life care
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures