Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - Dallas

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 group, patient/family and referring agency.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.

Licensure:

Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current driver’s license.

Experience:

Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred

Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions:

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  Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
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  Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
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  Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
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  Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
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  Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.
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  Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
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  Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
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  Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.