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Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
VITAS Healthcare - Daphne, AL
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse
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City: Daphne
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.
- Administers treatments and medications as prescribed.
- 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 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.
- Assists the interdisciplinary team in designing and delivering the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients/families and involves them 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 education relative to understanding the illness and its treatment.
- Plans and carries out a program of professional growth, including in-service programs and community educational offerings.
- Cooperates with education and research activities as assigned.
- Participates in the Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned.
- Willing to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends or rotating shifts.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Bedside nursing care
- Patient evaluation
- Administration of medications
- Documentation in clinical notes
- Interdisciplinary care planning
- Therapeutic patient relationships
Preferred Skills
- Experience in adult medical surgical unit
- Patient/family education
- Professional growth planning
Requirements
Experience: At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, including one year as LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit.
Education: Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing.
License & Certification:
- Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
Schedule:
- Willingness to work a 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
- 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
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care.
- The organization is dedicated to 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:
- Hospice
- Palliative care
Mission: To provide compassionate hospice care and support.
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No of Jobs:
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Apply Before:
10/05/2025
Posted:
07/05/2025
