LPN | Riverside Home Health Care & Hospice - Hospice Josephine

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the hospice plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support comfort‑focused patient care.

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Collects assessment data and reports observations to the RN and physician as appropriate
• Assists in coordination of hospice services with interdisciplinary team members
• Provides patient and caregiver education and emotional support
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse

• Completion of an accredited practical (vocational) nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state
• Three years nursing experience preferred
• Hospice, home health, or medical‑surgical experience preferred
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured and reliable automobile
• Maintains current CPR certification

Salary: $37.00 – $42.00 per hour (DOE). Full‑time or part‑time.

Location:

Southern Oregon (Medford & Grants Pass). Service area includes Cave Junction and the Redwood area.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.