PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse

HCA Healthcare · Houston, TX Prn

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Job Description

Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) at HCA Healthcare, you'll provide compassionate, personalized support to patients receiving end-of-life care - often over the course of several weeks or months. You'll work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team who cares for patients like family. Together, you'll bring comfort, dignity, and guidance to patients and their loved ones throughout their hospice journey. Your responsibilities will include: Providing hands-on nursing care in the home or facility by managing symptoms, administering medications, and helping patients stay comfortable Observing and reporting changes in patient condition to the RN and care team to ensure timely, coordinated care Documenting patient status, care provided, and important updates clearly and promptly to ensure safety and continuity across the care team Supporting patients and families with guidance, compassion, and practical education to prepare them for care routines, medications, and end-of-life care Collaborating with the care team to provide smooth, patient-centered care What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (DL) Driver License Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate Occasional/ Intermittent Required 1 years experience Required Years of Experience Benefits HCA Houston Hospice & Family Care, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ Hospice & Family Care provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr

Houston Median $97,802/yr

Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr

vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.