What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - Hospice position at St. Gabriel's Hospice?
Position Description:
We pride ourselves in providing exceptional hospice & palliative care with a purpose - our patients and their loved ones are always our number one priority. Candidates should desire to be part of a hard-working and supportive team where they will be valued. If providing stellar patient care is important to you, please apply!
Benefits:
Job Summary:
Job Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
We are searching for individuals who possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and a dedication to compassionate patient care. Please submit resume if you are ready to join our team!
St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring an LVN in the North Houston area!
We pride ourselves in providing exceptional hospice & palliative care with a purpose - our patients and their loved ones are always our number one priority. Candidates should desire to be part of a hard-working and supportive team where they will be valued. If providing stellar patient care is important to you, please apply!
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Flexible Schedule
- Great Culture
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 Team, patient, family, and referring agency.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.- Licensure: State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Current drivers license.
- Experience: Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience, preferred.
- Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
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Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patients physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs a evidenced by documentation clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
- Participates 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.
- Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
- Provides effective communication to the patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes and evaluations.
- Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
We are searching for individuals who possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and a dedication to compassionate patient care. Please submit resume if you are ready to join our team!
