Job Description
Job Description
PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care
Location: Houston, TX and surrounding communities
Reports to: Director of Clinical Services / Supervising RN
Position Summary
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate LVN to provide nursing care to hospice patients in their homes and residential settings. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LVN supports comfort, symptom management, and quality of life while working closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care under RN supervision according to the patient’s individualized plan of care.
- Monitor symptoms, comfort, and response to treatment; promptly report changes to the supervising RN.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within LVN scope of practice.
- Provide wound care and other assigned nursing interventions.
- Assist with personal care and cover hospice aide visits when needed and assigned, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, repositioning, and assistance with mobility, according to the plan of care and agency policies.
- Reinforce patient and caregiver education regarding medications, comfort measures, safety, and care techniques.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate patient and family needs to the interdisciplinary team.
- Follow infection prevention practices, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.
- Participate in team meetings, education, and quality improvement activities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
- Current, active Texas LVN license.
- Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred; hospice or home health experience strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Compassionate approach to patients and families receiving end-of-life care.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance.
Working Conditions
This position requires local travel and care delivery in varied home environments. Duties include standing, walking, bending, and assisting with patient mobility and personal care using appropriate equipment and safe techniques. Potential exposure to infectious materials may occur. Applicants must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Flexible scheduling and on-call participation may be required.
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Company Description
1st Choice Provider Services, PLLC
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care
2339 Commerce St. #146, Office 19
Houston, TX 77002
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care (PFHPC) is a Minority Women-owned hospice agency based in Houston, dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive end-of-life care. Founded and led by a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of hospice and healthcare experience, PFHPC is committed to honoring each patient’s dignity, comfort, and unique needs.
We deliver comprehensive hospice care for individuals and families facing terminal illness, focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment. Our interdisciplinary team provides pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and a variety of specialty programs—including our Dementia Care Program, Respiratory Support Program, Homemaker Support Program, Weekend CNA Support, Remembrance Program, and extensive Bereavement Services.
PFHPC provides care wherever the patient resides—whether in their home, with family, or within a facility—ensuring compassionate support throughout their journey.
Company Description
1st Choice Provider Services, PLLC
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care
2339 Commerce St. #146, Office 19
Houston, TX 77002
Patient First Hospice & Palliative Care (PFHPC) is a Minority Women-owned hospice agency based in Houston, dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive end-of-life care. Founded and led by a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of hospice and healthcare experience, PFHPC is committed to honoring each patient’s dignity, comfort, and unique needs.
We deliver comprehensive hospice care for individuals and families facing terminal illness, focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment. Our interdisciplinary team provides pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and a variety of specialty programs—including our Dementia Care Program, Respiratory Support Program, Homemaker Support Program, Weekend CNA Support, Remembrance Program, and extensive Bereavement Services.
PFHPC provides care wherever the patient resides—whether in their home, with family, or within a facility—ensuring compassionate support throughout their journey.
