HOSPICE-Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the position

This is a PRN position located in the Ft. Worth/HEB/Grapevine/Colleyville/Mansfield area. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides compassionate, high-quality patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role is responsible for implementing the established plan of care, delivering nursing treatments, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team to promote positive patient outcomes and quality end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides 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, MSW, and Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development.
• Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license as required by state regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to travel to patient residences and care facilities as required.
• Ability to lift, move, and assist patients in accordance with organizational safety guidelines.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state requirements and in good working order.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles preferred.