Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hospice, Full Time

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shifts

Driving required

Full-time employment

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Hospice to join our home-based care team. You will work under the Care Manager to support physicians and RNs in delivering skilled nursing services focused on pain and symptom management and end-of-life teaching.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, documenting patient progress within 24 hours, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and supporting families.

Qualifications

• Program graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification within 30 days (Required)
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive RHS vehicle 25%+ of the time

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians/RN in home care with skilled nursing for pain and symptom management.
• Collaborate with care team and document progress per policy.
• Complete clinical documentation within 24 hours.
• Provide end-of-life teaching/support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain management

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

LPN licensure (Virginia)

Tools

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hospice, Full Time# Careers## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)- Hospice, Full TimeApply: Newport Square Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-039011Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$25.80 - $35.48/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.**This position requires the candidate to:****- Be at least 25 years of age****- At least 5 years of acceptable driving record****- Have a valid Drivers License and Auto Policy****- Have a reliable vehicle for transportation****Overview** The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse works under the supervision of the Care Manager to assist the Physicians/Registered Nurses in the care of clients in their homes by provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support. Has working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and insurance requirements, agency Policies and procedures. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. Ability to assess data reflective of the client's status and current requirements. Able to provide care in accordance with departmental policy and procedure guides. The LPN may be required to work every other weekend depending upon client census. Supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the Registered Nurse. **What you will do*** Assists the physicians/registered nurses in the care of clients in their homes through provision of comprehensive skilled nursing services directed toward pain and symptom management and end of life teaching/support* Implements and evaluates plan of care, treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes of the patient. Collaborates with the primary RN in providing quality patient care needs as established in the Plan of Care. Provides services according to agency policies and supplements the nursing care needs of the client as provided by the RN. Assists the RN or physician in performing specialized procedures and duties.* Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as assigned.* Prepares clinical and progress notes documenting outcomes of interventions. Accurately completes all required clinical documentation consistently per RHC standards which includes completing and \"locking\" patients notes and verbal orders within 24 hours.* Provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to assigned patients in case load. Remains fully cognizant of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance requirements, along with scope of service.**Qualifications** **Education*** Program Graduate, Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)**Licenses and Certifications*** Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)* CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)* Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job* Valid Drivers License Required**Other Requirements*** Call Rotation* Weekend Shifts* Work/Float in more than one work location