Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Provides direct and indirect patient care.
- Provides direct and clinical procedures to the patient.
- Performs assessments and evaluations of patient’s medical condition.
- Teaches patients and their families.
- Maintains communication with patient, family and physician.
Essential Functions:
- Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as
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.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Fully licensed in the State of Texas
Training Requirements:
- A minimum of two years nursing experience in home health services preferred.
- Basic knowledge in computer use.
- Must be CPR certified and have current TB skin test.
- Preferred certification in performing home IV therapy procedures.
- Training and experience in wound care, drawing blood, and technical catheter procedures.
Professional Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
- 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 driver's license.
- Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience,
preferred.
- Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
- Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Other information:
- The applicant does not have record of a crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in 97.241 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, and Chapter 97.
- The candidate must adhere to high personal and professional ethical values.
- The candidate agrees to adhere by THCS Credo and Behavioral Expectations.