Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS Healthcare • The Villages, FL

26d

About The Position

As a hospice licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you provide compassionate nursing care to help patients remain comfortable throughout their end-of-life journey. You deliver care according to each patient’s individualized plan, administer medications and treatments, monitor responses, communicate changes in condition, educate and support patients and families, and maintain accurate, timely documentation. You work with a team to provide personalized care with empathy and honor each patient’s wishes.

Depending on the assignment, care may be provided in patients’ homes, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, or other hospice care settings. Some roles may involve travel within an assigned service area, on-call duties, or after-hours support for patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the state where the nurse will practice.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care.
• Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, home health, hospital, or community health experience is preferred.

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.
• Provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, or other hospice care settings, depending on assignment.
• For some assignments, travel within an assigned service area and provide on-call or after-hours patient and family support.

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 a company match.
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential, no-cost counseling for legal, financial, and personal challenges.
• Legal insurance.
• 24/7 roadside assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed