Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health - FT
About The Position
VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider, founded in 2021, with over 100 locations across the country. The company is committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for its team members, who are crucial to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse at VitalCaring, you will provide direct, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is essential for managing patient comfort, supporting families, and ensuring high-quality, dignified end-of-life care, reflecting the company's values of being trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
- Current state LPN/LVN licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated adherence to professional nursing standards and practices.
- Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years of nursing experience preferred; home health, community-based, or medical-surgical experience ideal.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
- Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the established plan of care.
- Assess and educate patients and their families/caregivers on diagnosis, care needs, and symptom management.
- Use and prepare equipment and supplies safely and effectively, consistently adhering to aseptic technique.
- Deliver appropriate pain and symptom management; monitor patient response to treatments and medications.
- Document all care accurately and timely in alignment with the plan of care.
- Participate in care coordination and promptly report needs requiring involvement from other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the RN and/or Clinical Care Manager.
- Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
- Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Pharmacy Benefits
- Virtual & Mental Health Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Supplemental Health & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Referral Program
- Prepaid Legal Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Time Off (generous 6 weeks each year)
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
