Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor Pool

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

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for hospice care in a labor pool capacity. This part-time role supports home-based patient care, focusing on pain and symptom management and end-of-life teaching.

The LPN collaborates with physicians and RNs, prepares timely progress notes, and assists with plan of care while adhering to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines. Weekend availability may be required based on census and patient needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in Virginia.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Weekend work may be required depending on census and patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and RNs in home care for pain and symptom management and end-of-life teaching.
• Implement and evaluate plan of care and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with the primary RN to deliver quality patient care.
• Prepare clinical notes and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Pain management

Team collaboration

Education

LPN Program Graduate

LPN License Virginia

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor Pool# Careers## Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)- Hospice, Labor PoolApply: Newport Square Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia: Part time: Posted Today: 2026-035306Newport 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. **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