LPN Continuous Care

About the role

As an LPN with the VITAS Intensive Comfort Care® (ICC) service, you will provide one-to-one crisis care for hospice patients whose health challenges require high-intensity, highly engaged clinical supervision for a short period of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, responsive care to enhance the quality of life for hospice patients.
• Support patients in maintaining a comfortable, familiar setting while receiving palliative treatment.
• Visit the local program office once a week to meet with an interdisciplinary team including social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses.

Requirements

• Nursing license.
• At least one year of hospital nursing experience.
• Reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Commitment to patient welfare.
• Compassion in all interactions.
• A can-do attitude towards achieving excellence in service.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle stress and provide emotional support.
• Knowledge of hospice care practices and protocols.

Benefits

VITAS offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance.
• Patient assistance programs.
• Employee wellness programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts are typically 8 to 12 hours per day, Monday through Friday.