Why You’ll Love This Job
Interim HealthCare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families during end-of-life, working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Our Mission: We are dedicated to honoring God through the enrichment of human life.
Our Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) enjoy some notable benefits:
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios
- 401K with company match
- HSA with company match
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Free CEUs
- Tuition Assistance
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or place of residence, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Support patients with terminal illness by focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, RNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Perform skilled nursing tasks including taking vital signs, conducting focused assessments, administering medications as ordered, and monitoring patient status.
- Accurately document patient care, observations, and changes in condition, and promptly communicate updates to the RN case manager.
- Assist the RN in implementing the individualized plan of care and reinforcing patient and caregiver education.
- Educate patients and families on medications, symptom control, disease progression, and comfort measures.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, fostering dignity, respect, and compassionate end-of-life care.
- Follow all hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to ensure safe, ethical, and compliant care delivery.
Qualifications
A few must-haves for Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses:
- Graduate of a practical (vocational) nursing program for LPN/LVN
- Current license as an LPN/LVN in the South Carolina.
- At least one-year or 1200 hours of experience as an LPN/LVN.
Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Type: Full Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 163269