LPN | Riverside Home Health Care & Hospice - Hospice - Full Time | Josephine County

Riverside Home Health & Hospice • Grants Pass, OR

3d • $37 - $42

About The Position

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the hospice plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support comfort-focused patient care. The above statements represent a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed. Hospice nursing is different. It’s about presence, compassion, and helping patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during life’s most sacred time. At Riverside Home Health & Hospice, our hospice team provides care that goes beyond clinical tasks — we walk alongside families, support patients holistically, and ensure no one faces the end of life alone. If you are an LPN who values meaningful relationships, compassionate care, and work that truly matters, you may have found your calling. This role is ideal for an LPN who: Has a compassionate heart and calm presence Connects deeply with patients and families Values dignity and comfort at end of life Communicates well with interdisciplinary teams Works independently while staying closely connected with the care team Wants meaningful work that truly makes a difference Hospice experience is helpful, but not required. We provide training and support to help you grow in hospice care. Meaningful, relationship-centered care One patient and family at a time Support from experienced hospice nurses and leadership Strong interdisciplinary collaboration Opportunities to grow in hospice and palliative care A culture that prioritizes compassion and teamwork Hospice nurses often tell us this work reminds them why they chose healthcare in the first place. Our Core Values—CAPLICO—guide everything we do: C – Customer Second We support one another so we can provide the best care to patients and families. A – Accountability We follow through on commitments and take pride in the details. P – Passion for Learning We continually grow to provide better care. L – Love One Another We treat patients, families, and teammates with dignity and compassion. I – Intelligent Risk Taking We speak up and advocate for patients when it matters most. C – Celebration We recognize meaningful moments and the impact we make. O – Ownership We take responsibility for outcomes and care deeply about our work. We don’t just talk about culture—we hire, lead, and grow by it. When patients in Cave Junction and the Redwood area need expert, compassionate care — they count on Riverside. If you’re ready to practice nursing with purpose, autonomy, and support — we’d love to talk with you. Riverside Home Health & Hospice Life Changing Service One Patient. One Home. One Community at a Time Riverside Home Health Care and Hospice is a leading provider of Home Health and Hospice in Southern Oregon. We specialize in providing Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Medical Social Worker, Home Health Aide, Chaplain, Dietician, and Hospice Volunteer Services for patients in their home setting throughout Josephine, Jackson and Douglas counties. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited practical (vocational) nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured and reliable automobile
• Maintains current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Three years nursing experience preferred
• Hospice, home health, or medical-surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Collects assessment data and reports observations to the RN and physician as appropriate
• Assists in coordination of hospice services with interdisciplinary team members
• Provides patient and caregiver education and emotional support
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed