Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate hospice end‑of‑life care to patients in their homes in Ohio. You will administer medications, monitor symptoms, and support families under RN and physician direction, coordinating with a hospice team to deliver patient‑centered care.

This role emphasizes clear documentation, regulatory compliance, and applying comfort‑focused interventions to ease the dying process while upholding dignity and

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Excellent communication and empathy with patients and families.
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work under RN and physician direction within a care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on nursing care and support individualized care plans under RN and physician direction.
• Administer medications and monitor patient symptoms and condition changes.
• Implement comfort-focused interventions and assist with end-of-life care needs.
• Educate and support families, offering emotional guidance throughout the process.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate documentation, and follow clinical standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to coordinate patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Education

LPN license

Job description

Role: Provide compassionate hospice end-of-life care to patients in their homes as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on nursing care and support individualized care plans under RN and physician direction.
• Administer medications and monitor patient symptoms and condition changes.
• Implement comfort-focused interventions and assist with end-of-life care needs.
• Educate and support families, offering emotional guidance throughout the process.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, maintain accurate documentation, and follow clinical standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to coordinate patient-centered care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication administration skills.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and ability to support patients and families.
• Sound documentation practices and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to work effectively under RN and physician direction and within a care team.