Home Health LPN — Hospice Care & Patient Support

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive home care and hospice support services. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to clinical standards, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to plan of care development, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, effective symptom management under RN supervision. PA licensure is required and travel to system locations may occur.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, independent and critical thinking, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability in nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics to a wide and diverse audience.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Communicate and coordinate with nursing teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans, medications, and self-care skills.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team processes to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Nursing law knowledge

Communication of complex topics

Education

Practical Nursing diploma

Job description

Independence Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide comprehensive home care and hospice support services. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to clinical standards, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to plan of care development, educate patients and families, and ensure safe, effective symptom management under RN supervision. PA licensure is required and travel to system locations may occur.