Job Description

WTRC offers a variety of benefits that few can match, including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401K
• Competitive salary
• Paid continuing education and staff development opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) AND Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Sign-on bonus
• Low patient ratio
• Shift pay differential
• No on-call

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an RN, the LVN provides skilled nursing care to patients and implements the plan of care as initiated by the RN. Organization and planning are necessary, along with the ability to explain plans and goals to others and assimilate seemingly unrelated activities into a cohesive whole structure.

Additional duties include:

• Teaches patients and families/caregivers about all aspects of hospice care, medications, etc.
• Presents knowledge and understanding of agency policies, procedures, and philosophies.
• Exhibits great listening and comprehension skills to maintain professional relationships.
• Documents care provided per the organization’s policy and procedures.
• Provides proper emotional support to the patient and family.
• Promptly reports special needs and/or changes in the patient’s condition to the physician, RN, and/or Director of Nursing Services.
• Recognizes and reports situations that could harm the patient.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities that are paid for by WTRC
• Provides a safe and comfortable environment.
• Maintain the patient’s and family’s right to privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Works non-judgmentally with patients and families of various cultures, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Deals effectively with difficult situations by using negotiation skills to resolve conflict.

This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the workplace. Must be able to lift 55 pounds.

Qualifications

Current license to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas. At least one year of experience as an LVN is preferred.

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