Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice - FT

VitalCaring Group; Prattville (AL); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

CPR Certification

Direct Patient Care

End-of-Life Care

Nursing Assessment

Home Health Experience

Documentation

Care Coordination

Formation

LPN/LVN Licensure

Description du poste

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a homehealth and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and ourteam members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.

Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.

Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Financial & Legal

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, you will provide direct, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You play a critical role in managing comfort, supporting families, and ensuring every encounter reflects our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called. This role is essential to delivering dignified, high-quality end-of-life care.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the established plan of care.
• Assess and educate patients and their families/caregivers on diagnosis, care needs, and symptom management.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies safely and effectively, consistently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Deliver appropriate pain and symptom management; monitor patient response to treatments and medications.

Communication & Coordination

• Document all care accurately and timely in alignment with the plan of care.
• Participate in care coordination and promptly report needs requiring involvement from other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the RN and/or Clinical Care Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
• Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience preferred; home health, community-based, or medical-surgical experience ideal.
• Current state LPN/LVN licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated adherence to professional nursing standards and practices.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.