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About the Role
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.
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
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
Location
- Patients' homes
- Assisted living/skilled nursing facilities
- Other hospice care settings
Work Type
- Travel within an assigned service area
- On-call responsibilities
- After-hours patient and family support
Experience Level
- At least one year of nursing experience
Education Level
- Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
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
About the Company
- VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
- 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.