Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Provides direct and indirect patient care.
Provides direct and clinical procedures to the patient.
Performs assessments and evaluations of patient’s medical condition.
Teaches patients and their families.
Maintains communication with patient, family and physician.
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.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Fully licensed in the State of Texas
Training Requirements:
A minimum of two years nursing experience in home health services preferred.
Basic knowledge in computer use.
Must be CPR certified and have current TB skin test.
Preferred certification in performing home IV therapy procedures.
Training and experience in wound care, drawing blood, and technical catheter procedures.
Professional Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
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.
Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience,
preferred.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Other information:
The applicant does not have record of a crime, offense or misdemeanor as defined in 97.241 of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, and Chapter 97.
The candidate must adhere to high personal and professional ethical values.
The candidate agrees to adhere by THCS Credo and Behavioral Expectations.
