Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - DFW

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Job Summary :

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, patient / family and referring agency.

Education :

Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational / Practical Nursing.

Licensure :

Current State license as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current drivers license.

Experience :

Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational / Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions :

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patients physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
• Participate 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.
• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
• Provide effective communication to patient / family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.