Hospice LPN/LVN

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO
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.
You will:
• 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

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.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
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; hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
• Reliable transportation, 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.
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

WHO WE ARE
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
Our hospice organization:
• Kickstarts careers in caring
• Promotes from within
• Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience

Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.