San Antonio, TX
Current Openings: Per Diem LVN shifts in Austin, open to temp to perm with the right fit.
Locations: Remote/Travel
Preferred Candidate: LVN Hospice Experience, open availability, willing to travel 30-60 miles
LVNs would arrive at the office, meet with the team, and receive a panel of scheduled visits for the day (Homes, Nursing Facility, and residential Clients). LVNS would have the ability to review the care plan with the Nurse Manager for each client to ensure they are meeting the necessary demands for clients.
Current Patients: 8 visits per day.
Shifts: PRN Monday- Friday 8 am-5 pm
The Licensed Practical/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.
Job Functions:
Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self-plan of care.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include Hospice Aide, OT, PT, SW, SLP, Dietician, or Clinical Supervisor.
Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in personal and professional growth and development. Also participates in organization’s quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
Three years’ nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state of practice.
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/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Understand the philosophy of hospice.
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Lincoln Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
Qualifications
- LVN Hospice Experience