Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice

St. Gabriel's Hospice & Palliative Care is hiring an LVN in the Austin 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 Include: 

• 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 driver’s 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:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s 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!

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Last updated on Oct 24, 2024