LVN PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas is seeking a licensed LVN to provide intermittent hospice nursing in Beaumont, TX. The role requires 100% travel and a per diem schedule with day shifts.

You will follow physician orders, assess patient needs, educate families, and collaborate with the RN to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred.
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service.
• May be required to be on call at least once per month.
• On-call may be required.
• 100% travel required.
• Requires a valid drivers license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administers hospice skilled nursing care in patients' residences as ordered.
• Works under supervision of a Registered Nurse and current plan of care.
• Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Coordinates with physicians and health care practitioners related to the plan of care.
• Contributes to the QAPI program and data collection on patient status.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent judgment

Customer relations

On-call readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaumont Branch - Beaumont, TX 77702, Position Type: Per Diem, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing, Summary of Essential Functions for the Position: Committed to Caring, a qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) administers hospice skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and caregiver education. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. The skilled professional staff whether direct employee of the Agency or under arrangement are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participated with ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients. The LVN will be monitored and evaluated by the Registered Nurse (RN) in the provision of service, provision of treatments, patient education, and communication with the RN, and date collection regarding the patients status and health needs as delegated by the RN. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in nursing, preferred
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• May be required to be on call at least once per month
• Valid drivers license, automobile liability insurance and reliable transportation required
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• On-call may be required
• 100% travel required
• Requires a valid drivers license and automobile insurance.