Compassionate Hospice LPN — Direct Patient Care

VitalCaring Group; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct, compassionate care to hospice patients under RN supervision. You will manage comfort, support families, and uphold our values of trust, capability, compassion, and proactive service.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, symptom management, and accurate documentation. A valid LPN/LVN license and CPR are required; drivers with reliable vehicles preferred for field visits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
• Current state LPN/LVN licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated adherence to professional nursing standards.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, including end-of-life care.
• Assess and educate patients and families on diagnosis, care needs, and symptom management.
• Deliver pain and symptom management; monitor patient response to treatments and medications.
• Document all care accurately in the patient record and align with the plan of care.
• Participate in care coordination and promptly report needs to the RN or Clinical Care Manager.

Skills

CPR Certification

Direct Patient Care

End-of-Life Care

Nursing Assessment

Home Health Experience

Documentation

Care Coordination

Education

LPN/LVN Licensure

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct, compassionate care to hospice patients under RN supervision. You will manage comfort, support families, and uphold our values of trust, capability, compassion, and proactive service.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, symptom management, and accurate documentation. A valid LPN/LVN license and CPR are required; drivers with reliable vehicles preferred for field visits.