Compassionate Hospice LPN - Field Nurse

Ohio Living; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted Ohio Living caregiver is needed to provide licensed practical nurse services in home health and hospice across our Ohio Living Life Plan communities. You will support care management, patient assessment, and execution of comprehensive care plans in homes and affiliated facilities.

The role requires strong clinical skills, compassion, and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team. Travel within Ohio, valid driver's license, and on-call availability are expected as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Ohio LPN license.
• One year acute care experience required.
• One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and internet required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing current needs.
• Identify when patients need additional services and notify appropriate team member.
• Follow nursing standards of practice and agency protocols for home health and hospice.
• Provide quality plan and symptom management for patient comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to other health care providers.
• Oversee the implementation of the patient’s plan of care and evaluate effectiveness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Ohio LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

A trusted Ohio Living caregiver is needed to provide licensed practical nurse services in home health and hospice across our Ohio Living Life Plan communities. You will support care management, patient assessment, and execution of comprehensive care plans in homes and affiliated facilities.

The role requires strong clinical skills, compassion, and coordination with a multi-disciplinary team. Travel within Ohio, valid driver's license, and on-call availability are expected as scheduled.