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Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS HealthcareOrlando🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationOrlando, United States
Nursing

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.

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