Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice - Hammond, Louisiana,

About the Company

Vital Caring is a leading home health and hospice provider, founded in 2021 with over 100 locations across the country. We foster a culture of support, growth, and excellence, ensuring our team delivers exceptional patient care.

As a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, you will provide direct, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your role focuses on managing comfort, supporting families, and upholding our values of trust, capability, compassion, and proactive care.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care.
• Implement current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the established plan of care.
• Assess and educate patients and their families/caregivers on diagnosis, care needs, and symptom management.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies safely and effectively, consistently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Deliver appropriate pain and symptom management; monitor patient response to treatments and medications.

• Document all care accurately and timely in alignment with the plan of care.
• Participate in care coordination and promptly report needs requiring involvement from other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the RN and/or Clinical Care Manager.

• Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
• Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing or vocational nursing program.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience preferred; home health, community-based, or medical-surgical experience ideal.
• Current state LPN/LVN licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated adherence to professional nursing standards and practices.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile meeting organizational requirements.

• 6 weeks of paid time off each year.
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Career development opportunities with advanced training and mentorship.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Prepaid legal plans.
• Identity theft protection.