Hospice LPN/LVN
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Posted Oct 7 · 1 year of experience
- Pay
- Not posted
- License
- LPN or LVN license Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care
- License
- Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.
- License
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
- Education
- Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
Preferred
- Experience
- At least one year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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- 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
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?
Oak Creek, WI
Living costs about 6% below the US average