Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice

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Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services.

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General Summary

Administer nursing care, under supervision of a registered nurse, for clients in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, clients, and their families, and the referring Agency.

Patient

Population

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions: Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times. Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the client’s physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the Plan of Care (POC).

Assists clients in the recovery or maintenance of life functions; prevent illness and relapse of illness. Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both client and staff (OSHA). Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.

Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals, and regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.

Demonstrates commitment and professional