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LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Hospice of North Alabama · Mercer County, WV · 4 days ago
Full-time

About the Role

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice LPN to join our team in Parkersburg, WV. Our hospice LPNs provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives in Wood, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Calhoun, and Roane counties.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on care to patients nearing the end of life, following state nursing rules.
  • Follow the care plan after assessing the patient’s needs.
  • Maintain clear and timely records of the care provided.
  • Teach and support patients and their families about the illness and care plan.
  • Coordinate care by communicating with the hospice team (aides, chaplains, social workers).
  • Manage pain and symptoms, evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
  • Participate in training and quality improvement activities to grow professionally and improve care.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare).
  • Tuition discounts & reimbursement.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous PTO.
  • Mileage reimbursement.
  • Access to wellness and discount programs (Noom, SkinIO, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts, and more).

Benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
  • Three years of nursing experience; community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience preferred.
  • Current LPN/LVN license in the State.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practice.
  • Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Understanding of hospice philosophy and needs of the terminally ill.
  • Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems using knowledge and resources.
  • Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

About the Company

At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. An affiliate of Adoration Health, we are grounded in a commitment to exceptional patient care and supporting our agency leadership and teams. We pride ourselves on having expert clinicians and caregivers, offering purpose, meaning, and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.

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