LVN - Hospice - 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

Job DetailsJob Location: Hospice - Uvlade, TX 78801Position Type: PRN (As Needed)Job Shift: AnyHospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice DepartmentLocation: Uvalde Memorial Hospital / Patient Homes Within the Service AreaJob Type: PRN (As Needed)

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide compassionate palliative nursing care in patients’ homes according to the established plan of care and within the LVN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and assist with pain and symptom management.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment to the supervising RN.
• Provide care that supports the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
• Communicate with RN Case Managers following patient visits to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient care documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, in-service education, and performance improvement activities.
• Help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and families.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• CurrentLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• One year of LVN experience preferred.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.
• Compassionate and professional communication skills with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic documentation.
• A dependable, patient-centered professional who understands the importance of comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life care.

What to Expect in This Role:

This position includeshome visits and travel throughout the hospice service area. Work hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and participation in the on-call rotation is required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Make a deeply meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
• Provide personalized, one-on-one nursing care in patients’ homes.
• Work alongside an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families during an important time in their lives.
• Continue developing your hospice nursing skills through education, collaboration, and interdisciplinary care.
• Be part of a team committed to providing compassionate and respectful care to our community.

Ready to Join Our Family?

If you’re an LVN who believes nursing is about more than clinical care—and you’re passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate support—we would love to meet you.Join Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s Hospice team and help make every moment of care meaningful for the patients and families we serve.