Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS Healthcare; 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

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.