Licensed Practical Nurse Hospice
Medical Services of America
Pulaski, VA
LPN
Posted Aug 10
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 392 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Join a Team Where Compassion Meets Purpose*
- *Licensed Practical Nurse – Hospice Care* | *Pulaski, VA*
- *Employment Type:* Full-Time
- *Hourly Range:* $27-$30
At *Medi Home Health and Hospice*, part of the *Medical Services of America* family, we believe hospice care is more than a service—it’s a mission rooted in compassion, dignity, and support. We are currently seeking an experienced *Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)* to join our dedicated team, providing meaningful end-of-life care to patients and their families throughout the *Pulaski, Hillsville, and Wytheville (Wythe, Carroll), VA *area.
As an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll work closely under the direction of a Registered Nurse and help deliver skilled, compassionate care that makes a true difference during one of life’s most important transitions.
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*Why Choose MSA?*
We recognize that supporting patients starts with supporting our team. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous *Paid Time Off*
- *Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance*
- *Company-paid Life Insurance*
- Voluntary
benefits
*Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident & Sickness Insurance*, and more
- *401(k) retirement plan with a strong company match*
- *Profit Sharing Program*
- Opportunities for *growth and advancement*
- And much more
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What You’ll Do
*
- Deliver hands-on nursing care to hospice patients as directed by the RN and physician’s plan of care.
- Provide support with daily patient needs, ensuring comfort and dignity at all times.
- Accurately document clinical progress and assist in updating patient care plans.
- Communicate and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, quality care.
- Follow all agency policies, procedures, and care standards.
- Participate in on-call rotation to maintain continuity of care.
*What You Bring:*
- Graduation from a certified Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program.
- Active *LPN license* in the state of *Virginia*.
- Compassionate approach to care with a deep respect for patient dignity and emotional well-being.
- Reliable transportation and required auto liability insurance.
Be part of something bigger. At *MSA Hospice*, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission to bring peace, care, and compassion into people’s lives when they need it most.
We are proud to be an *equal opportunity employer*.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s)
- Do you have at least 1 year of hands-on nursing experience (Hospice experience preferred)?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance to local law and regulations?
License/
Certification
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- LPN
Benefits highlights
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance
Place
- City
- Pulaski, VA
- Median rent
- $736/mo
- Local household income
- $49,491/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Virginia index 101.1, where 100 is the national average.
Pulaski sits in Virginia's New River Valley, nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains. This small southwestern Virginia town offers a quiet, close-knit community with access to outdoor recreation along the nearby New River. A down-to-earth setting for nurses seeking small-town pace and mountain scenery.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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