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:  - 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. - Participate 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. - Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. - Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. - Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. - Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. - Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.