What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN position at Trilateral Consulting Llc?
Circle of Life Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our hospice team. The LVN will provide quality nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, facilities, and other care settings while supporting patients and families through the hospice experience.
Responsibilities
At Circle of Life Hospice, our goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that allows individuals and their families to experience comfort, dignity, and support during an important stage of life. We are looking for LVNs who share that commitment and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care to hospice patients according to the plan of care.
- Perform patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
- Provide wound care and other skilled nursing services as needed.
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and hospice physician.
- Assist with symptom management and maintaining patient comfort.
- Educate and support patients, caregivers, and families regarding the plan of care.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Follow all hospice, agency, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
- Respond appropriately to patient and caregiver needs and report concerns promptly.
- Maintain professional communication with patients, families, facilities, physicians, and members of the hospice team.
- Current and unrestricted Texas LVN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Previous hospice, home health, long-term care, or other clinical nursing experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Current automobile insurance.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient needs.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent patient care.
At Circle of Life Hospice, our goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that allows individuals and their families to experience comfort, dignity, and support during an important stage of life. We are looking for LVNs who share that commitment and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
This is a remote position.