LPN / LVN - Hospice
LHC Group
Brookhaven, MS

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

We are hiring for a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

At Deaconess Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. 

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! 

• employee wellness programs  

• flexibility for true work-life balance 

• holidays & paid time off 

• continuing education & career growth opportunities  

• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals 

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!  

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hospice is responsible for providing quality patient care and performing technical skilled care in the patient's home. 

• Performs skilled nursing services under the supervision of a staff RN daily. 

• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as permitted by state regulations. 

• Assists the physician and/or staff RN in performing specialized procedures as needed. 

• Assists the patient with daily activities and encourages appropriate self-care daily. 

• Reports to the patient's physician and other appropriate personnel regarding pertinent changes in the patient's condition as needed. 

• Performs complex wound care if in-service is documented for specific procedure daily or as needed. 

Formal Education: Associate Degree or certification equivalent
License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes

License Requirements

• Unrestricted licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional Sate Specific Requirements

• MS: No additional state specific requirements.