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LPN / LVN - Hospice - $19-30 per hour

Gentiva

Knoxville, TN
3 days ago
$19 - $30 per hour

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Job Description

Join Gentiva as a compassionate Hospice LPN, providing vital hands-on care to patients and families in their homes. Your dedication will help deliver comfort during critical moments of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care services to hospice patients
  • Assist the interdisciplinary team in assessing patient/family needs
  • Report changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse
  • Deliver empathetic care aligned with each patient’s unique plan of care
  • Serve as a trusted resource to families
  • Monitor patients and document any changes in condition
  • Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care
  • Participate in infection control practices
  • Support bereavement activities and closure contacts with families
  • Participate in on-call duties

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program
  • Current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment
  • Minimum 2 years of LPN experience in hospice, oncology, long-term care, or home health
  • CPR certification
  • Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of LPN experience preferred
  • Understanding of hospice care principles
  • Familiarity with regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, and JCAHO standards

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay401(k) with Company MatchCareer Advancement OpportunitiesMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid HolidaysWellness ProgramsEducation Support & Tuition AssistanceFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits