Hospice LPN/LVN

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.