LPN - Home Hospice

good-samaritan-hospice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our mission-driven hospice team in the Roanoke area. You will provide direct patient care in homes and facilities, follow a patient-specific plan of care, and collaborate with RNs and other professionals to ensure comfort and quality of life.

You will document care in the EMR, educate patients and family caregivers, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Virginia LPN license.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience; hospice or home health preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care under RN supervision per plan of care.
• Deliver treatments, monitor conditions, and report changes to the RN Care Manager.
• Assist with pain and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and plan of care.
• Document all care, assessments, and interventions in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to coordinate hospice care.
• Prepare and use medical equipment following infection control standards.
• Participate in team meetings, continuing education, and quality initiatives.
• Support mission with compassionate, patient-centered care in every interaction.
• Participate in nursing holiday rotation.

Skills

EMR experience

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (Virginia)

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR

Job description

Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make every moment count. As a non-profit, community-based hospice organization, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional care in the homes and communities we serve. If you're passionate about building meaningful relationships with patients, supporting families, and working alongside an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Good Samaritan?

• Meaningful Work Every Day – Make a lasting impact by providing hands-on care and comfort to patients facing serious illness while supporting their families with compassion and dignity.
• Supportive Team Environment – Join an experienced interdisciplinary team that values collaboration, communication, and providing the highest quality of hospice care.
• Professional Growth – Continue developing your nursing skills while working alongside experienced RNs, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
• Mission-Focused Culture – Be part of a non-profit organization where every decision is guided by our commitment to serving patients, families, and our community.

What you will do as a Hospice LPN:

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Deliver treatments, monitor patient conditions, and report changes promptly to the RN Care Manager.
• Assist with pain and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and family caregivers about diagnoses, medications, treatments, and the plan of care.
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate exceptional hospice care.
• Safely prepare and utilize medical equipment and supplies while following infection control and safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Good Samaritan's mission by providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care in every interaction.
• Participate in the nursing holiday rotation.

What we are looking for:

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; hospice, home health, community health, or medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain per organizational requirements)

Schedule & Benefits:

Schedule: M-F 8:30am -5:00pm with rotating weekend and holiday on-call backup responsibilities

Location: Serving patients throughout the Greater Roanoke Area including homes, facilities, and hospitals

Starting Salary: $28/hour

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Benefits: 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, Up to 100% paid medical coverage through our ICHRA model, offering multiple health plan options, $0.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute 50% match on the next 1%), Education Assistance to support your professional growth, and so much more!

Find your purpose here

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for work that truly matters, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community, and one another.