LPN - Home Hospice

About the role

Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make every moment count. As a non-profit, community-based hospice organization, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Deliver treatments, monitor patient conditions, and report changes promptly to the RN Care Manager.
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, and interventions in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate exceptional hospice care.
• Safely prepare and utilize medical equipment and supplies while following infection control and safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Good Samaritan's mission by providing compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care in every interaction.
• Participate in the nursing holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; hospice, home health, community health, or medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain per organizational requirements)

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional care in the homes and communities we serve.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles and practices.

Benefits

• 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year.
• Up to 100% paid medical coverage through our ICHRA model, offering multiple health plan options.
• $0.65 per mile mileage reimbursement.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute 50% match on the next 1%).
• Education Assistance to support your professional growth.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: M-F 8:30am -5:00pm with rotating weekend and holiday on-call backup responsibilities.
• Location: Serving patients throughout the Greater Roanoke Area including homes, facilities, and hospitals.

Pay

• Commensurate with experience.

Application

Find your purpose here
If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for work that truly matters, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community, and one another.

Apply today to join our Home Hospice team at Good Sam!