Hospice Nurse - LPN/LVN
Ada, Oklahoma
Posted Aug 18 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Oklahoma is $33/hr, across 92 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*About Us*
Caring for others is a special calling, and at *Centric Home Health and Hospice*, we're here to help you do just that. We're a private, local healthcare provider dedicated to offering top-notch Skilled Home Health and Hospice services. Our goal is to provide exceptional patient care while supporting our staff every step of the way. We're committed to upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance, so you can feel confident in the care you're providing.
*Job Overview* We are seeking a compassionate and skilled *Hospice Nurse - LPN/LVN* to provide hospice nursing care in patients’ homes. This role supports the RN and interdisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality end‑of‑life care for patients.
*Hospice Nurse - LPN/LVN Key Responsibilities*
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- Deliver skilled nursing care in alignment with the patient’s plan of care.
- Assist in assessing physical, psychosocial, and environmental patient needs.
- Participate in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Ensure continuity and quality of care through timely documentation and teamwork.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and referral sources.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, in‑service training, and quality improvement programs.
- Follow infection control and safety procedures.
- Uphold agency policies and professional standards.
*Hospice Nurse - LPN/LVN Minimum Requirements*
- Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program.
- Current LPN/LVN state license
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
*Work Environment*
- Care provided in patient homes under varying conditions.
- Exposure to infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids possible.
- Requires local travel and ability to work a flexible schedule.
- May involve prolonged standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education
- Associate (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- LPN (Preferred)
- LVN (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License and Auto Insurance (Preferred)
Willingness to travel
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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Requirements
- LPN/LVN State License
Place
- City
- Ada, Oklahoma
- State price level
- 12% below the national average
- Address
- Ada, OK, USA
Oklahoma index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.
Ada is a small, close-knit city in south-central Oklahoma surrounded by rolling hills and wooded countryside. Home to East Central University and the Chickasaw Nation headquarters, it blends small-town hospitality with cultural depth. Nurses who prefer a quieter pace, affordable living, and community connection will find Ada a welcoming place to put down roots.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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You would work out of Ada, Oklahoma for Centric Home Health and Hospice, a private local provider of skilled home health and hospice. The day is not a unit assignment. You drive to people's homes as a hospice LPN/LVN, give…
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