LVN - Hospice - PRN

Job Details: Job Location: Hospice - Uvlade, TX, Position Type: PRN (As Needed), Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Hospice Department

Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital / Patient Homes Within the Service Area
Job Type: PRN (As Needed)

Bring Comfort, Compassion, and Dignity to Every Visit

At Uvalde Memorial Hospital, hospice care is about helping patients and families experience comfort, dignity, and compassionate support during one of life’s most meaningful journeys. We are looking for a caring and dependable Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and support families throughout the end-of-life experience.

In this role, you’ll work under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician and alongside an interdisciplinary hospice team. Your clinical skills, compassion, and ability to build meaningful connections will help ensure each patient receives individualized care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

In This Role, You Will:

Provide compassionate palliative nursing care in patients’ homes according to the established plan of care and within the LVN scope of practice.
Monitor patients’ conditions and assist with pain and symptom management.
Recognize and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition or response to treatment to the supervising RN.
Provide care that supports the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
Communicate with RN Case Managers following patient visits to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely patient care documentation.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, in-service education, and performance improvement activities.
Help create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for patients and families.
Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas required.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.
One year of LVN experience preferred.
Previous hospice experience preferred.
Compassionate and professional communication skills with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic documentation.
A dependable, patient-centered professional who understands the importance of comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life care.

What to Expect in This Role:

This position includes home visits and travel throughout the hospice service area. Work hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and participation in the on-call rotation is required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Make a deeply meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
Provide personalized, one-on-one nursing care in patients’ homes.
Work alongside an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families during an important time in their lives.
Continue developing your hospice nursing skills through education, collaboration, and interdisciplinary care.
Be part of a team committed to providing compassionate and respectful care to our community.

Ready to Join Our Family?

If you’re an LVN who believes nursing is about more than clinical care—and you’re passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and compassionate support—we would love to meet you. Join Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s Hospice team and help make every moment of care meaningful for the patients and families we serve.
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