LPN​/LVN - Hospice

Gentiva is seeking a LPN / LVN Hospice for a job in Forrest City, Arkansas.

• Specialty:
  Hospice
• Discipline:
  LPN / LVN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Our Company:

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Join us to make a difference when life matters most. We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

• Report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director.
• Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable case load.
• Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.
• Report findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician and document all reports.
• Attend staff meetings.

Hospice LPN requirements:

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license to practice in the state of requested employment.
• 1+ years of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

As a Full Time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Wellness Program and Resources
• Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tuition Program
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
• Local and national award programs
• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace