LPN - Hospice
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Anchorage, AK, 99503
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Enhabit Hospice LPNs provide basic bedside care to terminally ill patients. Our nurses take and keep track of patients' vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give patients injections, monitor catheters, and dress wounds. Our nurses may be required to assist with basic care such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, standing, walking, and eating. Our nurses must be capable of compassionate communication with patients and families, have keen observation skills, high ethical standards, and knowledge of when to alert doctors and others about changes in patients' conditions.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of employment
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and have dependable transportation
- Must have a minimum of one year of clinical experience
- Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
In Anchorage, LPNs specializing in hospice focus on providing compassionate end-of-life care, including symptom management and emotional support, unlike hospital-based LPNs who handle acute medical treatments. The environment demands keen observation skills and sensitivity to patients’ changing conditions within home settings.
Emphasize proficiency in vital sign monitoring, wound care, and catheter management alongside strong communication and empathy. Experience with electronic medical records and familiarity with home health protocols enhance your candidacy for hospice LPN roles.
While a valid Alaska LPN license is essential, additional certifications like Hospice and Palliative Nursing Certification can boost employability. Given Anchorage’s emphasis on home healthcare, training in home-based patient care is highly valued.
Encompass Health integrates cutting-edge technology like mobile EMRs and invests heavily in ongoing education, fostering an innovative yet supportive culture. This commitment promotes professional growth while delivering patient-centered hospice care.
Working at Encompass Health offers pathways through scholarship programs and continuing education, encouraging skill enhancement in palliative care. Their focus on employee well-being and technology skills positions LPNs for advanced roles in home health.
LPN hospice nurses in Anchorage typically earn between $45,000 and $58,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Encompass Health’s competitive benefits and incentive bonuses can further enhance total compensation.
Anchorage’s aging population and growing hospice care needs create a steady demand for skilled LPNs. Local employers seek nurses comfortable with home-based care, making hospice LPN positions increasingly accessible.
Given Anchorage’s spread-out neighborhoods and winter weather, LPNs should prepare for variable travel times. Reliable transportation and familiarity with local routes are crucial for timely patient visits in home health settings.
In urgent care or hospitals, LPNs handle immediate clinical interventions with faster-paced tasks. Hospice LPNs focus more on comfort measures, symptom monitoring, and emotional support, often delivering care in patients’ homes.