Hospice LPN - Full Time

About the role

Enhabit Hospice LPNs provide basic bedside care to terminally ill patients. Our nurses take and keep track of patients' vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give patients injections, monitor catheters, and dress wounds. Our nurses may be required to assist with basic care such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, standing, walking, and eating. Compassionate communication with patients and families, keen observation skills, high ethical standards, and the ability to alert doctors and others about changes in patients' conditions are essential.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Take and record patients' vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
• Prepare and administer injections
• Monitor catheters and dress wounds
• Assist with basic care activities such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, standing, walking, and eating
• Communicate compassionately with patients and families
• Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to doctors and other healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment
• Valid state driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and dependable transportation
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience
• Previous home health or hospice experience preferred

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner and are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages, and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We celebrate and embrace the special differences that make our community extraordinary.