What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse; Mon - Fri position at Mountain Valley Hospice?
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Galax
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour days, 8 AM- 5 PM.
Weekend Rotation: Every 8th weekend.
Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time.
At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.
Join Our Team:
At Mountain Valley Hospice, we offer compassionate, personalized care to patients and their families during life’s most challenging moments. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team of professionals, providing exceptional care in patients’ homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and assisted living facilities (ALFs). As a part of our team, you’ll collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and providers who share a deep commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver Exceptional Care: Provide direct care to patients, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Collaborate: Work with the interdisciplinary team to address patient and family needs, including connecting with other providers (aides, social workers, chaplains, and more).
- Monitor and Respond: Recognize and document changes in patient conditions and communicate these effectively to the care team.
Your Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8-hour days, 8 AM and 5 PM.
- Weekend Rotation: Every 8th weekend.
Qualifications
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse License
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management skills.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values compassionate care and professional excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help us provide comfort and support during life's most challenging times.
At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.