Per Diem LVN Hospice

Nova Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Hospice is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The successful candidate will implement the plan of care, document actions, and educate patients and families while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes.

Applicants should hold an LVN license in Texas, have CPR certification, and possess reliable transportation. Hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Texas LVN license required.
• Three years nursing experience preferred (hospice/community/home health).
• Current CPR certification.
• Possesses a valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision per plan of care.
• Implement plan of care initiated by the RN.
• Document accurately and timely per the plan of care.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers about diagnosis and plan.
• Coordinate home health services with other disciplines.
• Use equipment efficiently and safely.
• Participate in professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RN.

Job description

Per Diem Hospice LVN

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in hospice care? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients and their families? If so, we have an immediate opportunity for you to join our dynamic and progressive team.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Name Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health/hospice or medical surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed vocational nurse in Texas.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

When you join Nova Hospice, you become part of a specialized team professionals who provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. We are a family owned and operated Hospice providing hospice services to patients and their families in multiple cities throughout Texas. We embrace excellence in all that we do and strive to continuously exceed the expectations of the patients and families we serve.
People are called to Nova Hospice for many reasons, and those same feelings cause many of them to believe more deeply in their ability to deliver comprehensive care and grow their skills as dedicated professionals.
If you are looking to provide care in hospice services, the same passion for excellent care drives everything we do for these special patients. It’s not ordinary here. It’s extraordinary. Because our patients facing end of life deserve to live life to the fullest, and that’s the way we approach our care.