Hospice LVN
Company: HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a Hospice LVN you want with your current employer? We have an
exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Hospice & Family
Care which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare
services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsHCA Houston Hospice & Family Care,
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a Hospice LVN where your passion for creating positive
patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for
the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We
want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsLVN
/ LPN Administers quality, skilled nursing care to patients in the
home. Work in accordance with physician orders and the Plan of Care
under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or
Director, Professional Services. Performs all functions in a
professional and ethical manner and collaborates with other members
of the health care team to ensure the provision of quality patient
care.What you will do in this role: Under the direction of a RN,
provides patient care and identifies the physical, psychosocial,
and environmental needs of patients. Verifies Plan of Care prior to
each visit and provides care according to the physicians orders,
assessment data, established standards and guidelines and documents
accordingly. Incorporates short and long term goals as established
by the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by
documentation in the nursing notes. Performs an ongoing assessment
during each visit and documents data in patient medical records.
Communicates significant findings, problems, or changes in the
patients condition to the supervising RN and/or Director of
Professional Services and the physician and documents all findings,
communications and appropriate interventions. Documents nursing
interventions including patient response.Assesses
patient/caregivers knowledge of disease process, treatment regimen
and/or medication administration. Provides basic and specialized
teaching as ordered in the Plan of Care and based on the patients
needs. Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for
quality care of the patient. What qualifications you will need:
Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN programMinimum of one year
experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical care settingHome care
experience preferredMust be licensed as an LPN/LVN in good standing
in the state(s) where they will be providing servicesMeets all
additional requirements for hire including state specific
requirementsCurrent BCLS prior to delivering patient careReliable
transportation and proof of valid automobile liability
insuranceMust have valid drivers license Hospice & Family Care
provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients
and families. We help navigate each step of their hospice journey.
Our Care teams include physicians, nurses, therapists, hospice
aides and social workers. Also, music therapists, spiritual
counselors, volunteers and bereavement specialists are part of the
care team. Our services include regular scheduled visits and
on-call support. Patients can receive hospice care at home or a
skilled nursing center. Hospice care is also available at an
independent or assisted living community or a hospital. We are
committed to ensuring our patients have the fullness of life,
dignity and the respect they deserve. HCA Healthcare raises the bar
on what comprehensive hospice care looks like. Just like family, we
pull together to care for and support our patients and each other.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas
Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Hospice LVN opening. We promptly review all
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an
equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Required
Keywords: HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care, Port Arthur , Hospice LVN, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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