Hospice LVN

Location: San Antonio, TX

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides skilled nursing care to residents in a nursing home environment while supporting quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Director of Nursing, the Licensed Vocational Nurse administers medications, performs clinical treatments, monitors resident conditions, and documents care activities in accordance with physician orders and established care plans. This role serves as a vital clinical resource for residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers while supporting safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in accordance with state requirements. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate professionally and positively to patients, caregivers, colleagues, and physicians. 
• Strong clinical documentation skills. 
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer prescribed oral, topical, and injectable medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and medication administration protocols.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures, including wound care, Foley catheter care, tracheostomy care, tube feeding administration, and routine vital sign monitoring.
• Conduct ongoing physical and cognitive assessments to identify changes in resident condition and report significant findings to the supervising Registered Nurse or physician.
• Document clinical assessments, medications administered, treatments provided, resident responses, and significant events accurately within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Implement physician orders and resident care plans while supporting continuity of care and nursing best practices.
• Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), and interdisciplinary care team members to support quality resident care.
• Monitor resident safety and promote compliance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards of practice.
• Support person-centered care delivery through effective communication, clinical judgment, and compassionate nursing services.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

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