Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS Healthcare • Palm Coast, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a hospice licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you will provide compassionate nursing care that helps patients remain comfortable throughout their end-of-life journey. Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
• At least one year of nursing experience
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care

Nice To Haves

• hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
• Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient response
• Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s condition
• Educate and support patients and families with medications, medical equipment and care needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
• Legal insurance
• 24/7 roadside assistance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree