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Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
VITAS Healthcare - Mobile, AL
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse
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Shift: Flexible schedule, including weekends or rotating shifts
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Location
Address:
City: Mobile
State: AL
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Job Responsibilities
- Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
- Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team.
- Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse, including the administration of treatments and medications.
- Evaluates effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
- Reports significant findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician.
- Documents reports in clinical notes.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient and family.
- Maintains accurate documentation including but not limited to clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts.
- Evaluates patient/family response to care.
- Utilizes a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medication, performing specific treatments, monitoring diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive measures.
- Assists the interdisciplinary team in the designing and delivering of interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invites their participation in the plan of care.
- Initiates and performs nursing protocols based on patient's needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being.
- Participates in patient/family teaching during daily care.
- Plans and carries out a program of professional growth including participating in in-service programs and community educational offerings.
- Cooperates with education and research activities as assigned.
- Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Skilled bedside nursing care
- Patient evaluation and monitoring
- Administration of treatments and medications
- Documentation of clinical notes
- Therapeutic relationship establishment
Preferred Skills
- Not specified
Requirements
Experience: At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is as an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit.
Education: Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
License & Certification:
- Must be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
Schedule:
- Flexible schedule including weekends or rotating shifts.
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 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
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- VITAS Healthcare is committed to professionalism, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Focus on making a difference in the lives of others.
Facility Details
Name: VITAS Healthcare
Description: The nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care.
Specialties:
- End-of-life care
- Hospice care
Mission: To serve with commitment and compassion, and position for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change.
Job Info
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/05/2025
Posted:
07/05/2025
