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Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Type: Full-Time, Nights
Location: Pierce & Thurston County, WA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12:00am to 8:00am
Compensation: $34.00 – $39.00/hour $300 night shift stipend Benefits
Join Our Hospice Care Team
At Envision Hospice, we believe patient care is about honoring life - every moment, every story, every individual. Serving communities across Washington, our team of dedicated professionals provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our night team. This role provides direct patient care in the home, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings, ensuring patients and families receive high-quality, individualized support during end-of-life care.
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet insurance with HSA options
- Supplemental and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) equivalent to 3 weeks annually
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Night shift stipend: $300 per shift
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company-branded scrubs provided
- Monthly employee celebrations recognizing achievements and milestones
- A collaborative culture built on open communication, teamwork, and continual learning
Hourly compensation range: $34.00 – $39.00/hour for patient visits, based on experience, direct hospice/home health experience, and specialized clinical expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with physician orders, hospice policies, and regulatory standards
- Administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and document care accurately
- Educate patients and families on care plans, symptom management, and comfort measures
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team members, including RNs, social workers, and hospice aides, to support patient care goals
- Respond promptly to patient and family needs, including symptom management and urgent care situations
- Maintain compliance with state regulations, company policies, and Medicare guidelines
- Participate in weekend on-call rotation
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Washington
- Active BLS certification
- Previous hospice, home health, or palliative care experience strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage evening patient caseloads
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Salary : $34 - $39