Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match 
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

LPN needed to support both administrative functions and emergent patient visits. This role combines office-based coordination with field support to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.

Travel: Up to 100%

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the nursing care plan.

Provides nursing care to patients according to established policies and procedures.

Uses proper techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.

Checks status of medications provided by Hospice, and reorders as needed.

Performs skilled nursing visits as scheduled.

As authorized, prepares for set-up, hangs, monitors, and discontinues intravenous fluids with accuracy according to direction.

Provides direct care to patients, ensuring safety and comfort of the patient.

Performs treatments and/or assists in treatments and procedures with attention to detail, accuracy, patient safety, and comfort.

Takes and records vital signs of the patient in an accurate and precise manner.

Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.

Records all care provided, following established guidelines for charting.

Utilizes the nursing process, and is familiar with other duties, recognizing their importance to patient care.

Participates in patient and family teaching and instruction.

Responsible for completion of assignments while maintaining quality work.

Able to adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments without interference to patient care.

Able to perform in an accurate and precise manner in emergency situations when time is of the essence.

Establishes good rapport with patients, families, and visitors, respecting patients rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.

Communicates pertinent information regarding patient to Interdisciplinary Team, using nursing care plan approach.

Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner with a positive tone.

Independently performs assigned duties, including after-hours calls.

Participates in sharing of knowledge through in-service, staff meetings, and assisting in orientation of new personnel.

Makes sound judgments based on factual information, seeking guidance and direction when necessary, for performance of duties.

Performs routine duties accurately without physical supervision.

Assist in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care, and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.

Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification.

Valid CPR Certification.

1 year of experience in home health, LTCF, or related field nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

Lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to 36, and from 36 to 64. (Occasional)

Sitting. (Occasional)

Walk up to .25 miles. (Occasional)

Stand. (Occasional)

Sustained forward bending/sitting. (Occasional)

Repetitive Squat. (Occasional)

Push/Pull up to 75 lbs. of force at 36. (Occasional)

Kneel. (Occasional)

Full body range of motion. (Constant)

Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. (Constant)

Sustained squat. (Occasional)

Balance in walking, standing, carrying, and moving patients and equipment, etc. (Constant)