Compassionate Hospice LPN — Home Care

Holiday Health Care; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Present Two Ladders, Inc. seeks a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under an RN and the hospice team. You will implement care plans, manage symptoms, educate patients and families, and support end-of-life care in compliance with hospice standards.

The role involves visiting patients in homes and facilities, documenting care, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to ensure comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and inpatient settings as assigned.
• Monitor and document patient condition, symptoms, pain levels, and response to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and delegated by the RN and physician.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medication administration, safety measures, and comfort care techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other hospice team members.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state nursing regulations, hospice standards, and agency policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Current LPN license in state of employment

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Present Two Ladders, Inc. seeks a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under an RN and the hospice team. You will implement care plans, manage symptoms, educate patients and families, and support end-of-life care in compliance with hospice standards.

The role involves visiting patients in homes and facilities, documenting care, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to ensure comfort and dignity.