Compassionate Hospice LPN/LVN: Home Care & Travel

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Roadside assistance

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide compassionate end-of-life care. You will deliver skilled nursing care per each patient’s plan of care, administer medications, monitor responses, and support patients and families with medications and equipment.

Based on assignment, duties may be in patients' homes or care facilities, with some travel and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in the practicing state.
• At least one year of nursing experience; hospice/home health/hospital preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for in-person care.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care based on each patient's 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, equipment and care needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

VITAS Healthcare Corporation is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide compassionate end-of-life care. You will deliver skilled nursing care per each patient’s plan of care, administer medications, monitor responses, and support patients and families with medications and equipment.

Based on assignment, duties may be in patients' homes or care facilities, with some travel and on-call responsibilities.