Hospice Licensed Vocational Nurse - Full Time

Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse
At Lifted Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: Helping people live life to the fullest. We serve the communities where we live and work by delivering compassionate, clinically excellent end-of-life care. With a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life, we walk alongside patients and their families—meeting them where they are, when they need it most.
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse responsibility is providing nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patient, family, and referring agency.
Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations.
Participates in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
Provides effective communication to the patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes and evaluations.
Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Two year experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, Hospice experience preferred.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
The ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.
Ability to travel locally.
PRN emergency calls.
Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Include

• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage