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Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Per Diem Hospice Weekend LVN ~ Friday 5pm to Monday 8:30am (once or twice a month)Are you a highly skilled and motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in hospice care? Are you passionate about providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients and their families? If so, we have an immediate opportunity for you to join our dynamic and progressive team.The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.Duties and Responsibilities· Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Name Nurse Practice Act.· Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.· Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.· Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.· Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.· Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.· Participates in personal and professional growth and development.· Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.Qualifications· Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.· Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health/hospice or medical surgical experience is preferred.· Currently licensed as a licensed vocational nurse in Texas.· Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.· Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.· Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.If you are a motivated and compassionate LVN with a passion for hospice care, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Apply now!At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.<h3>Benefits</h3>Mileage reimbursement, Flexible schedule, Employee discount<h3>Job Type</h3>Part time<h3>Schedule</h3>Weekend availability

Nurses on Wheels, Inc

Per Diem Weekend LVN Hospice

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Communication Skills

Community Health

Dietetics

Director of Nursing (DON)

Documentation

Driver's License

Healthcare

Home Care

Hospice Care

Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Needs Assessment

Nursing

Nursing Credentials

Nursing Management

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

Time Management

Treatment Plan

Writing Skills

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Assists the patient and/or caregiver/family with the activities of daily living, provision and education, and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward maintaining independence for as long as possible and optional comfort care. The On-Call registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience and comfort care.

SUMMARY  The On-Call registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience and comfort care.  The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to provide services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Note: Weekend On-call begins Thursday evening ending Monday. Specific times and other details given at interview. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES  Patient Care  1.    Completes initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs.   Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current. and previous illness(es).  2.    Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.  3.    Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:  A.   Contributes to the plan of care.  B.   Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary  4.    Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.  5.    Contributes to the care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and  incorporates palliative nursing actions.  Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.  6.    Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.  Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician inthe physician’s plan of care.  7.    Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 8.    Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.  9.    Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.  10. Assists the patient and/or caregiver/family with the activities of daily living, provision and education, and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward maintaining independence for as long as possible and optional comfort care.  11. RN will act as Case Manager until a Case Manager is assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned patient.  Communication  1.    Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.  Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.  2.    Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.  3.    Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as orderedby the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.  4.    Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.  5.    Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.  6.    Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.  Additional Duties  1.    Is responsible for all on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.  2.    Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.  3.    Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.  4.    Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  1.    Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.  2.    Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.  3.    Maintains a current CPR certification.  4.    Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.  5.    Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. 6.    Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. 7.    Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aide if weekend visits are assigned to the aide.   8.    Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.  9.    Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.  10.   Homecare/Homebase (PointCare) EMR system knowledge preferred but not required.Physical Requirements & Work Environment  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  1.  Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.    2.  Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.    3.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.    4.  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.    5.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.  At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.<h3>Benefits</h3>Mileage reimbursement, 401(k), Life insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off<h3>Job Type</h3>Full time<h3>Schedule</h3>On call, Weekend availability

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