Licensed Practical Nurse PRN
Norfolk, Virginia
Legacy Hospice is currently hiring Per Diem Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide patient care in and around the Norfolk Area!
Posted Oct 7
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg At Legacy Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care.hospice and end-of-life care
- License
- LPN license Holds current unencumbered license in the state of practice as an Licensed Practical Nurse.Licensed Practical Nurse
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse Holds current unencumbered license in the state of practice as an Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Certification
- CPR certification Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.
- Education
- Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program graduate Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program.
- Experience
- 3 years as LPN in Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting Minimum three (3) years' experience as LPN in Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting required.
- Experience
- Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting
- Also asks
- proficient in typing, various computer programs, and EMR Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
Preferred
- Experience
- Hospice or home health experience Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- compensation determined based on relevant experience and specific position responsibilities Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position.
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision InsuranceComprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- BenefitsCareer Path ProgramCareer Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
- Benefits15 days of PTO & 10 HolidaysA generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
- BenefitsTuition Reimbursement & Certification AssistanceTuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
- BenefitsWellness & Discount ProgramsWellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
- BenefitsCell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership ReimbursementCell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
More benefits (11)
- BenefitsCompany matching 401(k)Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
- BenefitsHands-on Clinical Onboarding ProgramHands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- PTO
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assess and evaluate patient status following plan of care
- Day to day
- provide focused physical assessments Provides a focused physical assessment while being aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects which may influence health, well-being and quality of life.
- Day to day
- attend and provide support at the time of death Attends and provides support at the time of death (with physician's order) and per local regulations.
- Day to day
- maintain communication with attending physician and RN Case Manager
- Day to day
- maintain electronic clinical record documentation
- Travel
- Newport News and Norfolk territory Territory: Newport News and Norfolk
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Legacy Hospice’s careers page.
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Overview
Legacy Hospice is currently hiring Per Diem Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to provide patient care in and around the Norfolk Area!
Our Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, following the plan of care, providing treatment, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Schedule
Per Diem
Territory: Newport News and Norfolk
Who we are
At Legacy Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At Legacy Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
- A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
- Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
- Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
- Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
- Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
Responsibilities
Assesses and evaluates patient's status by following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participates in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs in conjunction with the RN Case Manager. Provides a focused physical assessment while being aware of the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects which may influence health, well-being and quality of life. Attends and provides support at the time of death (with physician's order) and per local regulations.
Maintains regular communication with the attending physician and RN Case Manager regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required. Monitors and maintains documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness via-electronic record so that problems, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse Program. Holds current unencumbered license in the state of practice as an Licensed Practical Nurse. Minimum three (3) years' experience as LPN in Community Health, Medical surgical/Acute care setting required. Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required. Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR. Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.
$30.00 - $33.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.
What's around it?
Norfolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,321/mo
- Household income
- $66,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay