About this opportunity
VITAS Healthcare lists this Hospice LPN/LVN opportunity in remote, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WHAT YOU’LL DO As a hospice licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN), you will provide compassionate nursing care that helps patients remain comfortable throughout their end-of-life journey.
You will:
Provide skilled nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care
Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient response
Identify and communicate changes in a patient’s condition
Educate and support patients and families with medications, medical equipment and care needs
Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Working alongside your team, you will give your best each day in service of our core commitment: Delivering compassionate, personalized care with heartfelt empathy, honoring the wishes of each patient who entrusts VITAS with their end-of-life journey.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
Depending on your assignment, you may provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living/skilled nursing facilities or other hospice care settings.
Some roles may include travel within an assigned service area, on-call responsibilities or after-hours patient and family support.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an approved practical or vocational nursing program
Current LPN/LVN license in the state where you will practice
At least one year of nursing experience; hospice, home health, hospital or community health experience preferred
Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and required auto insurance for roles providing in-person care
Additional licensure may be required for certain telephonic or after-hours assignments.
BENEFITS
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000 per year)
Employee Assistance Program for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
Legal insurance
24/7 roadside assistance
Paid time off
WHO WE ARE
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
Our hospice organization:
Kickstarts careers in caring
Promotes from within
Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience
Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.
Who can apply
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