Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - DFW
Company: Horizons Hospice
Location: Desoto
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Job Summary: Primary
function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a
registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of
residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group,
patient/family and referring agency. Education: Graduate of an
accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing. Licensure:
Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or
a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of
the NLC, current drivers license. Experience: Two years experience
as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care
setting, hospice preferred Skills: Nursing skills as defined as
generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal
skills. Essential Functions: Under the direction of the RN, assist
in identifying the patients physical, psycho social, and
environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record,
team report, and evaluations. Participate 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. Assure the
continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members,
and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes,
case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Monitor
assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third
party payor. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and
competency. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies
to ensure quality of care.
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