Hospice LPN/LVN
Dothan, Alabama
You'll care for hospice patients at end of life, keeping them comfortable through their final journey.
Posted Oct 1
- Unit and setting
- Hospice
- License
- LPN or LVN licenseCurrent LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
- Experience
- At least one year of nursing experience
- Also asks
- Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
- 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
- Also asks
- Extra licensure for some telephonic or after-hours assignments Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.
Preferred
- Experience
- Hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
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) 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 for confidential, no-cost counseling on legal, financial and personal challengesEmployee 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
- Patient and family teaching on medications, medical 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 in some roles Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area
- On call
- On-call and after-hours patient and family support in some roles Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area, on-call responsibilities or after-hours patient and family support.
The workplace
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?
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?
Dothan, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 16% below the US average
- Median rent
- $960/mo
- Household income
- $55,792/yr, all local households, not nurse pay