LPN - Home Hospice

Good Samaritan; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Company-paid medical coverage via ICHR

Mileage reimbursement

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Hospice LPN to provide compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision across the Roanoke area. You will deliver treatments, manage symptoms, educate families, and document care in the EMR while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The position requires a Virginia LPN license, at least three years of nursing experience (hospice/home health preferred), EMR proficiency, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Virginia LPN license.
• Minimum of three years 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)

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of an RN 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 EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate 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.
• Participate in the nursing holiday rotation.

Skills

EMR experience

Nursing experience

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

Practical Nursing program

Virginia LPN license

Job description

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.