Job Description
Job Description
About Us:
At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we are committed to transforming healthcare by providing compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care. With a strong focus on home-based and community care, we are launching several groundbreaking programs:
- Tender Care Home Health & Hospice
Join a team that goes beyond boundaries to elevate care at home.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to the following)
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Name Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
- Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
- Maintains verbal and/or written communications among other personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical records on all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with the licensed physical therapist.
- Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferences along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
- Advances professional growth; participates in training sessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studies professional journals and texts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing and is currently licensed, certified, or registered in the state(s) in which he/she practices.
- Should have good communication skills.
- CPR certification and valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function independently.
- Must comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act. Acts only with the scope of their state license or state certification or registration.
- LVN must keep their qualifications current at all times. Current State License to practice in Texas as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
Language:
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Tender Care Home Health & Hospice is guided by a tradition of personal, clinical, and technological excellence. We provide the whole care experience for our home-based patients with compassion and respect for all.
What We Offer:
✨ Competitive salary to reward your expertise
✨ Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
✨ Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
✨ Mileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
✨ Company-provided equipment for seamless job performance
✨ A supportive and family-oriented culture
Why Join Us?
At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in an environment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
This position is ideal for motivated, compassionate nurses who are eager to lead and grow within a supportive organization. Join us and make a meaningful impact every day.
Apply now, we look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!