Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN - Hospice - FT
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
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Pay
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- TX nursing roles that state pay post $35/hr to $51/hr
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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
- Local household income
- $60,895/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?