After-Hours Hospice LPN: Compassionate Care

Catholic Community Health; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Community Health is seeking an On-Call Hospice LPN to support patients and families across the Kansas City metro. This after-hours role focuses on triage, symptom management, and coordinated care to ensure comfort and peace of mind during critical moments.

The ideal candidate holds an active Kansas LPN license, has hospice or home health experience, and can document care accurately in MatrixCare EMR while collaborating with physicians and the hospice team.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Kansas.
• Hospice/home health experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner.
• Able to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours on-call nursing support for hospice patients and families.
• Respond to urgent patient needs and symptom management concerns.
• Perform telephone triage to determine when in-person visits are needed.
• Complete evening, overnight, and after-hours patient visits as required.
• Provide pain and symptom management interventions with compassion.
• Coordinate care with physicians, families, facilities and the hospice team.
• Support admissions during after-hours coverage.
• Document patient care accurately in MatrixCare EMR.
• Educate, reassure, and guide patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards.

Skills

LPN license

Hospice experience

After-hours triage

Communication skills

Independent practice

Clinical assessment

Education

Kansas LPN license

Tools

MatrixCare EMR

Job description

Description

On-Call Hospice LPN

Lenexa, Kansas | Monday-Friday | Midnight-8:30am

Join a Mission-Driven Hospice Team That Makes a Real Difference

Catholic Community Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated On-Call Hospice LPN to support patients and families throughout the Kansas City metro and surrounding communities.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in hospice nursing, home health, palliative care, end-of-life care, admissions, after-hours triage, symptom management, and compassionate patient-centered care.

As a nonprofit, faith-based hospice organization, our focus is providing compassionate end-of-life care, hospice services, palliative support, and holistic care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families.

As our On-Call Hospice LPN, you will provide after-hours nursing support, triage urgent patient needs, respond to symptom management concerns, coordinate crisis care when needed, and ensure patients and families receive compassionate care and peace of mind during critical moments.

Why Join Us?

Join a CMS Five-Star rated hospice organization where 98% of patients and families would recommend our care.

Meaningful, Purpose-Driven Work

Be part of a faith-based nonprofit serving people of all faiths as we continue the healing ministry of Christ through compassionate hospice care.

Supportive Team & Leadership

Work alongside caring professionals and leaders who value your contributions, listen to your ideas, and support your long-term success.

Make a Lasting Impact

Provide comfort, reassurance, and skilled nursing care for patients and families during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours on-call nursing support for hospice patients and families
• Respond to urgent patient needs, symptom management concerns, and crisis situations
• Perform telephone triage and determine when in-person visits are necessary
• Complete evening, overnight, and after-hours patient visits as needed
• Provide pain and symptom management interventions with compassion and urgency
• Coordinate care with physicians, families, facilities, and the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Support hospice admissions when needed during after-hours coverage
• Document patient care accurately and timely in MatrixCare EMR
• Provide education, reassurance, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

• Timely response to urgent patient and family needs
• Compassionate symptom management and crisis intervention
• Strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making
• Excellent communication with families, facilities, and providers
• Accurate and timely documentation
• Peace of mind and comfort for patients and families during after-hours care

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• Experience in hospice nursing, home health, palliative care, oncology, med-surg, geriatrics, or end-of-life care preferred
• Candidates with hospice, home care, after-hours triage, admissions nursing, or skilled nursing experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience working independently in field-based nursing roles is highly valued
• Experience using MatrixCare EMR or hospice documentation systems preferred

Required Education & Licensure

• Active LPN license in the state of Kansas required

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Compassionate, calm, and professional bedside manner
• Ability to manage urgent situations independently and confidently
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Commitment to exceptional patient-centered care

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required
• Reliable transportation for patient visits
• Ability to pass background check