Hospice LPN

Gentiva - Athens, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Athens, TN

251-500 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Hospice LPN at Gentiva, you will provide compassionate care to hospice patients and their families, ensuring comfort and dignity during challenging times. This role involves direct patient care, evaluating needs, and collaborating with the healthcare team to implement care plans. You will be part of a supportive environment that values ongoing professional development and lower nurse-to-patient ratios.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family.
• Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.
• Report findings or changes in the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team, and referring physician and document all reports.
• Attend staff meetings.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN license to practice in the state of requested employment.
• 1+ years of patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a hospital Staff LPN, Staff LVN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, nursing home or travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Local and national award programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need