Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
VITAS HealthcareNorwalk, Connecticut, United States
Posted February 6, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
VITAS Healthcare provides compassionate end-of-life hospice care while supporting team members' growth in a people-focused organization making a positive impact.
Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide direct skilled bedside nursing care to terminally ill patients in a VITAS program setting. Responsibilities include patient care, evaluation, medication administration, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment. The role is heavily supervised and involves a collaborative approach to patient and family needs.
Requirements
- Must have and maintain transportation.
- Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
- At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit.
- Relatively flexible work schedule, including weekends or rotating shifts.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program