HOSPICE LVN

Job Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients facing life-limiting illnesses. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care in a home or community setting, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. Your energetic approach and dedication will help deliver holistic care that aligns with each individual’s needs and wishes. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values your skills in patient assessment, symptom management, and emotional support.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and symptom evaluations to develop personalized care plans.
• Administer medications, including injections and IV infusions, following strict protocols to manage pain and other symptoms effectively.
• Provide wound care, catheterization, tube feeding, and ventilator management to support patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or Cerner to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes like Alzheimer's, dementia, or infectious diseases, empowering them with knowledge for better home care management.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordinate services such as physical therapy or hospice resources to ensure seamless ongoing care.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and state-specific nursing practices while delivering compassionate hospice care.

Experience

• Valid LVN license with current state certification required; additional certifications in IV infusion, basic life support (BLS), and sterile processing are preferred.
• Critical care experience such as ICU or emergency room settings is highly valued for managing complex symptoms in end-of-life scenarios.
• Prior experience working in hospice, home health, long-term care facilities—including assisted living or nursing homes—is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation of patient records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and diagnostic evaluation enhances your ability to deliver precise patient assessments.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays is a plus; familiarity with dementia care and memory support strategies is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to triage urgent needs effectively while providing empathetic patient-centered care. Join us to bring energy and expertise into a rewarding role where every day offers the chance to improve lives through dedicated hospice nursing!

Pay: $50.00 - $85.00 per hour

Work Location: In person