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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kansas City, KS |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Website | https://www.vitas.com/ |
About Company
VITAS Healthcare®, a pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life care. Our name is derived from the Latin word for “lives” and symbolizes the VITAS mission: to preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, VITAS operates hospice programs in 15 states and the District of Columbia. VITAS has enjoyed dynamic growth since its founding as a volunteer organization by a United Methodist minister and an oncology nurse. Today, VITAS employs 11,773 professionals who care for terminally ill patients daily-primarily in the patients’ homes, and also in the company’s inpatient hospice units as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities/residential care facilities. VITAS team members include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, home health aides, physicians, social workers, chaplains and other caregiving professionals.
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