LVN Dallas Location

Valor Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Hospice is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse for patients in their homes in Dallas, TX. You will coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team, patients and families, and referring agencies according to the plan of care.

You will perform nursing duties, monitor patient status, apply infection control practices, and communicate effectively with the care team to ensure high-quality hospice care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• State LVN license; multi-state license via the NLC accepted.
• Current driver’s license.
• Two years LVN experience in a clinical setting; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, identify patient needs as evidenced by records and team reports.
• Participate in planning and implementing care with the RN per the POC.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions during patient care.
• Ensure continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Monitor cases to ensure third party payor requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote Hospice philosophy and policies to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Vocational/Practical Nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas, TX 75207

Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family, and referring agency.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
• Licensure: 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.
• Experience: Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience, preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.