This is a prn/per diem role pay is per visit
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/Team, patient, family, and referring agency.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
Licensure: Texas 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 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
EOE/M/F/D/V
Job Types: Contract, PRN
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
License/Certification:
- LVN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- LPN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person