PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN

Silverado; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned team dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care in a supportive environment. This role as a Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. With flexible scheduling and a focus on work-life balance, you will thrive in a culture that values internal mobility and professional growth. Enjoy competitive compensation and exceptional benefits as part of a certified Great Place to Work. If you are passionate about dignified care and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Must have a valid LVN license and at least one year of experience.
• Hospice experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing and palliative care for Hospice patients.
• Work cooperatively with the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Patient Communication

Skilled Nursing Functions

CPR Training

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing License

High School Diploma

Job description

PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN

Houston, Texas

Be part of a renowned team at Silverado Hospice, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our patients and families but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the North Houston area who shares our passion for providing dignified, compassionate end-of-life care. This person will be covering the Kingwood, Woodlands, Conroe, Spring, Tomball, Cypress, Jersey Village, Height's areas.

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years
• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
• We offer paid training!
• Experience work-life balance with flexible scheduling and much more!

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Licensed Vocational/Practical Nursing license within this state
• Must have at least one year of working experience as a LVN/LPN
• Hospice experience preferred, but not required
• Must have evidence of CPR training
• This role requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record as a condition of employment. Associates must comply with all state and federal driving regulations
• Associates in roles requiring driving are responsible for maintaining a valid and active driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid license may result in reassignment, suspension, or termination in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patient’s location
• You may be required to work outside of your regular hours depending on business needs

What you will be doing:

• Demonstrated competency in performance of skilled nursing functions
• Ability to work with dying patients and their families
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Hospice field nurse provides skilled nursing and palliative care for assigned Hospice patients. He/she works cooperatively with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team
• The Hospice nurse provides intermittent visits or shifts of skilled nursing care, performs prescribed medical treatments, including pain management and symptom control, provides nursing observations, provides teaching regarding the expected course of the disease, care techniques and other health measures to the patient, family or other primary caregiver, and participates in the care plan development and implementation
• Performs all related duties as assigned

Anticipated pay range

$28 - $30 USD

We are looking for someone who:

• Has compassion and patience
• Is comfortable working around animals and pets
• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth
• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded
• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

*Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

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