LVN C.C. in Lewisville, Texas at Aspen Healthcare

Job Description Summary

The Hospice LVN is an integral part of the hospice clinical team. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the job responsibilities include the following:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:
   • Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, residential care facilities, or hospice facilities.
   • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
   • Monitor patients' conditions and report changes to the RN Case Manager or physician.
   • Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
2. Assessment and Documentation:
   • Conduct patient assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
   • Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of patient care and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
   • Participate in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
3. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education and support.
   • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to coordinate care.
   • Attend and participate in team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education programs.
4. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
   • Adhere to all hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
   • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
   • Ensure compliance with infection control practices and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Licensure: Current, active LVN license in the state of [State].
• Experience: Minimum of one year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, home health, or a related field.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in clinical nursing skills, including pain and symptom management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.
  • Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
• Must be able to travel to patient homes and facilities as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Continuing education opportunities
• Retirement plan options

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

The Hospice LVN position must exhibit the following competencies:

1. Critical Thinking:

Synthesize complex and diverse information; collect and objectively weigh data; use experience, intuition, and critical thinking to complement data; and design effective processes and workflows.

2. Results Orientation:

Actively involved in achieving or exceeding identified strategic patient census goals, patient service excellence, internal systems and processes, learning and growth initiatives, and financial health.

3. Integrity and Ethics:

Treat others with respect and individuality regardless of their status or the situation; do what you say; be fair and equitable in all interactions; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward the company’s success and goals; uphold organizational values.

4. Dependability:

Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance; role model positive attendance and punctuality standards; ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.

5. Professionalism:

Uphold high work standards that reflect the company’s purpose and goals; accept responsibility for own actions; react to challenges positively and calmly; provide leadership in maintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the patients served.

6. Innovation:

Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness; remain open to change, others’ ideas,

and trying new things; generate suggestions for improving work processes, services, and

products.

7. Oral Communication:

Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negative situations; fully

listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills;

participate in meetings without dominating others.

8. Written Communication:

Write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written

information; ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members to maintain

company values, goals, and culture.

9. Quality:

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality;

monitor and self-correct own work processes and outcomes; apply feedback from others to

improve performance.