Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

St. Joseph Hospice; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company stock

Disability coverage

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospice in Biloxi, MS is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing and supportive care under the supervision of an RN.

The role emphasizes coordinating with physicians and hospice team, maintaining documentation, and complying with Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations. ESOP stock ownership is offered along with competitive pay, disability coverage, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
• 2–3 years of LPN experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing and supportive care under the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Communicates with attending physicians and hospice team to coordinate care.
• Documents services and submits forms as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN.

Skills

CPR certification

Dependable transportation

Team communication

Nursing care

Education

Mississippi LPN license

Job description

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St. Joseph Hospice is hiring for Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Biloxi, MS!

Why Join Us?

At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Qualifications

• Current Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required
• Minimum of 2-3 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current CPR certification required
• Have dependable transportation, driver’s license, and car insurance
• Previous Hospice experience preferred

Job duties:

• Provides nursing and supportive care in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, under the direction of the RN.
• Communicates with the attending physicians, other hospice team members, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of community resources for the patient/family
• Document all services provided and submit them on appropriate forms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations for hospice benefits.
• Report changes in patient condition and needs to RN
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
• Competitive pay with increased earning potential
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)

All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE