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Hospice LPN/LVN

VITAS Healthcare

Miami Lakes, Florida

You'll give hands-on nursing care to hospice patients so they stay comfortable through the end of life.

Posted Oct 1

Unit and setting
Hospice
License
LPN or LVN license Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practicecurrent LPN/LVN license in the state where you practice
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
current LPN/LVN license in the state where you practice Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
License
additional licensure for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.
Education
graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
Experience
at least one year of nursing experience At least one year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
Also asks
reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and auto insurance for in-person care roles Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care

Preferred

Experience
hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth, dental, vision, life and disability insuranceHealth, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Benefitspre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA optionsPre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options
  • Benefits401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
  • Benefitscancer and/or critical illness benefitCancer and/or critical illness benefit
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per yearTuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
  • Benefitsemployee assistance program with confidential, no-cost counselingEmployee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
More benefits (6)
  • Benefitslegal insuranceLegal insurance
  • Benefits24/7 roadside assistance24/7 roadside assistance
  • Benefitspaid time offPaid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
  • Employee Assistance Program

The role and schedule

Day to day
giving medications and treatments and watching patient response Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient response
Day to day
patient and family teaching on medications, equipment and care needs Educate and support patients and families with medications, medical equipment and care needs
Day to day
travel within an assigned service area Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area, on-call responsibilities or after-hours patient and family support.
Hours stated
Full time
On call
on-call and after-hours patient and family support in some roles
Travel
homes, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities or other hospice settings, by assignment Depending on your assignment, you may provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities or other hospice care settings.

The workplace

VITAS Healthcare
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

Original listing

Posted on VITAS Healthcare’s careers page.

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What you’ll do

As a hospice licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you will provide compassionate nursing care that helps patients remain comfortable throughout their end-of-life journey.

You will

Provide skilled nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient response Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s condition Educate and support patients and families with medications, medical equipment and care needs Maintain accurate and timely documentation Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.

Where you’ll work

Depending on your assignment, you may provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities or other hospice care settings. Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area, on-call responsibilities or after-hours patient and family support.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice At least one year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year) Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges Legal insurance 24/7 roadside assistance Paid time off

Who we are

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.

Our hospice organization

Kickstarts careers in caring Promotes from within Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.

What's around it?

In Miami Lakes, FL

Miami Lakes, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$2,120/mo
Household income
$101,557/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Miami Lakes, FL

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