LPN (Richmond, VA)

About the role

Ennoble Care is looking for a full-time Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse to work within and around the Richmond, VA area to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

• Assist the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures (as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act) as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician's orders.
• Aid in the preparation, implementation, and continuing evaluation of the patient plan of care.
• Participate actively with the IDG in collaborating to ensure the patient’s plan of care is kept current and any identified issues are addressed.
• Help reinforce teaching to the patient/family members regarding end of life care.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

About You

• You graduated from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• You must be licensed in VA as a Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse by Virginia State Board of Nursing
• You must have one or more years of nursing experience. Hospice experience preferred.
• You must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
• You must have proven experience as a hospice LPN.
• You must be committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards.
• You must have sound judgement and attention to detail.
• You must have excellent communication skills and bilingual is a plus.
• You must have a compassionate and patient nature with an emotional stability.

Benefits

Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Holidays

All employees qualify for these benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Referral Program
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Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended.

Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to - race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status.