Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS Healthcare • Orlando, FL

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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 skilled nursing care in accordance with each patient’s individualized plan of care, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, identify and communicate changes in condition, educate and support patients and families, and maintain accurate, timely documentation. The role is performed in settings such as patients’ homes, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, and other hospice care settings, depending on the assignment. Some assignments may involve travel within a service area, on-call responsibilities, or after-hours support for patients and families. You work with a team to provide personalized care that honors each patient’s wishes.

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, 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, as assigned.
• For some assignments, travel within an assigned service area, provide on-call coverage, or support patients and families after hours.

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 generous 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