Hospice LPN/LVN Runner

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.

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.