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Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN - Hospice - FT

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VitalCaring Group

Lubbock, Texas

Shift
Days
Unit
Hospice

Posted Aug 15

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospice
Accepts
LVN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

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About this role

VitalCaring – Care That Brings Comfort When It Matters Most

At VitalCaring, care isn't just what we do - it's who we are.

As a Hospice Licensed Nurse (LPN/LVN), you step into one of the most meaningful roles in healthcare by providing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families during life's most important moments. This is a role for a nurse who leads with compassion, communicates with empathy, and finds purpose in truly being present.

If you're looking for work that goes beyond tasks and allows you to make a lasting human impact - this is where you belong.

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Why Join VitalCaring?

  • Make a Real Impact - Deliver one-on-one, end-of-life care that truly matters
  • Autonomy with Support - Manage your day while backed by an experienced clinical team
  • Collaborative Care Model - Work alongside RNs, aides, social workers, and chaplains
  • Work-Life Balance - Flexibility designed for sustainability in hospice care
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and more

What You'll Do

Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care

Provide direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, with a focus on end-of-life support Implement individualized plans of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse Deliver effective pain and symptom management, monitoring and adjusting based on patient response Support patients with daily care needs while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and comfort measures

Coordinate & Communicate

  • Document care accurately and timely in the EMR
  • Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN and care team
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners (RN, HHA, Social Work, Chaplain, Therapy)
  • Participate in care planning and coordination to ensure holistic support

Commit to Excellence

  • Follow best practices and clinical standards in hospice care
  • Maintain proper use of equipment and adhere to infection control protocols
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and team development
  • Continue professional growth through training and education

What You Bring

  • Active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification
  • 1–3+ years of nursing experience preferred (hospice, home health, or med-surg)
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and emotional intelligence
  • A genuine passion for patient-centered, end-of-life care
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider with 100+ locations nationwide. Our mission is simple: transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. Our values guide everything we do: Trustworthy. Capable. Compassionate. Proactive. Called.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're called to provide care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace - we'd love to connect.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental & Vision

Pharmacy Benefits

Virtual & Mental Health Support

FSAs & HSA

Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

Sourced from VitalCaring Group’s careers page.

Requirements

  • LVN
  • LPN

Benefits

  • Continuing education credits
  • Health savings account
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid time off
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  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching

Place

City
Lubbock, Texas
Median rent
$1,182/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$60,895/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
9% below the national average

Lubbock area index 91.3, where 100 is the national average.

Lubbock sits high on the Llano Estacado, where sky opens wide and cotton fields ring the city. Your nursing salary carries real weight here — cost of living runs about 9% below the national average. Visit the Buddy Holly Center downtown, then settle into Tech Terrace's shaded, bungalow-lined streets near campus.

Map showing the location of Lubbock, TX
Approximate location in Lubbock, TX. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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

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