Hospice LPN/LVN
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. Depending on your assignment, you may provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities or other hospice care settings. Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area, on-call responsibilities or after-hours patient and family support.
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
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
- Kickstarts careers in caring
- Promotes from within
- Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
