Licensed Vocational Nurse-Inpatient Center
Licensed Vocational Nurse-Inpatient Center
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Job Description
Hospice of South Texas is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Inpatient Center
Job Summary:
Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse for clients 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 nursing.
Licensure: Current State license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse current State Drivers License.
Experience: Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting hospice or home health preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients home and in the inpatient center in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Essential Functions:
- Perform assessments and carry out physician orders under the direction of a Registered Nurse
- Provide individualized direct patient care for terminally ill patients according to the set care plan
- Communicate with physicians and appropriate team members regarding patient status
- Perform treatments and procedures as directed by physician
- Assess patient/family response to care and education provided
- Occasionally assist in homecare
Employment Type
Full-Time
