Overview

Altus Hospice is currently hiring PRN Compassionate On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide patient care in and around the Alice Area! 

The On-Call LVN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family. The On-Call LVN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The On-Call LVN assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.

Who we are:

At Altus, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, and we offer an exceptional compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Live Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency, PRN, and routine visits as necessary or scheduled.
• Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
• Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program.
• Holds current unencumbered license in the state of practice as an Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience as LVN in Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting preferred. 
• One (1) year of hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.