• Hospice LPN

    Gentiva (Las Cruces, NM)


    Overview

     

    Deliver comfort and dignity - one patient at a time

     

    We’re looking for a Hospice LPN to join our team. You’ll report directly to the Administrator or Executive Director and play a key role in providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients and their families. This position supports end-of-life care in the setting patients call home—whether that’s a private residence, assisted living, or facility.

    As a Hospice LPN, You Will:

    + Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to families with a reasonable caseload

    + Assist the interdisciplinary team in evaluating patient/family needs and contribute to the plan of care

    + Report findings or changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse

    + Deliver care with empathy and attentiveness in accordance with the patient’s individualized care plan

    + Serve as a valued resource to families, helping them feel supported during difficult moments

     

    About You

    Requirements:

    + Current LPN/LVN license to practice in the state of requested employment

    + At least 1 year of direct patient care experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, oncology or other high acuity setting

    + Current CPR certification

    + Current driver’s license and automobile insurance

    + Hospice heart: compassionate, kind, and empathetic to patients and families

    + Comfortable providing care in diverse home settings

    + Able to demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others during crisis

    Preferred Experience:

    + Three or more years of clinical nursing experience, especially in hospice or palliative care

    + Background in hospital settings such as Med-Surg, PACU, ER, Float Pool, Critical Care, or Acute Care

    + Familiarity with telemetry, wound care, admissions, cardiac care, or nursing home environments

    + Travel nurse or mobile healthcare experience

     

    We Offer

    Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

    + Competitive Pay

    + 401(k) with Company Match

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + National & Local Recognition Programs

    + Teammate Assistance Fund

    Additional Full-Time Benefits:

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

    + Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

    + Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

    + Education Support & Tuition Assistance

    + Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    + Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

    + Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

     

    Legalese

     

    + This is a safety-sensitive position

    + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

    + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

    + We are proud to be an EEO employer

    + We maintain a drug-free workplace

     

    Keywords: _hospice LPN jobs_ , _licensed practical nurse hospice_ , _LPN end-of-life care_ , _home health nurse LPN_ , _LVN hospice care_

     

    ReqID: 2025-126503

    Category: LPNs/LVNs

    Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

    Company: Gentiva Hospice