After Hours LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice Care

Your neighbors need you. Your nursing skills can change lives.

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker—where your compassion and expertise bring comfort and dignity to every moment. Our mission is simple yet powerful: “Delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey.” We provide high-quality, compassionate hospice care for those facing life’s most profound transitions, supporting patients, families, and our community with heart, hope, and respect.

We’re seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice After Hours team for a PRN opening. As an LPN, you’ll provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following individualized care plans and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of comfort and support. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver care that meets physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Provide direct patient care as outlined in the plan of care established by the Registered Nurse.

• Implement current nursing practices based on comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans.

• Document care accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR—right at the bedside—to reflect the plan of care.

• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses and self-care plans as directed by the RN or provider.

• Manage medical equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently to ensure seamless patient care.

• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management, evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications, and collaborate closely with the RN and provider regarding changes or concerns.

• Facilitate cohesive, team-based patient care in alignment with organizational quality initiatives, policies, and protocols.

• Participate in team meetings, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional growth and development.

• Maintain reliable transportation, including a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle, and be willing to travel throughout the full service area.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager or team leader to support exceptional patient care.

• Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program.

• Current LPN license in Virginia.

• CPR certification and at least two years of nursing experience (community health, hospice, or medical-surgical preferred).

• Excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.

A compassionate, self-directed approach and a commitment to serving your community.

The Strength & Focus You Bring

• Continuously stand and walk throughout the workday, with frequent squatting, stair climbing, bending, kneeling, twisting, reaching overhead, and sitting as needed.

• Safely lift, reposition, and assist patients—including lifting up to 50 pounds—and remain in physically demanding or uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to observe and assess changes in patient condition (such as breathing, color, and skin integrity) and accurately read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, and other clinical instruments.

• Demonstrate hearing acuity adequate to auscultate blood pressure, understand verbal instructions and patient communication, respond to emergency alarms, and answer telephone calls promptly and clearly.

• Apply sustained attention, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment to safely perform all essential job functions.

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you. We’re proud to offer a supportive, flexible environment where your dedication is valued—and rewarded.

• Competitive Pay + Performance Rewards

• Shift Differentials for Evening and Weekend Shifts

• Peer Support & Mentorship

• 30% Thrift Shop Discount

• Growth Opportunities through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan

Here, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a mission to deliver extraordinary care and improve life’s journey, today and for years to come.