Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Markent Personnel; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Mileage reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Markent Personnel is recruiting a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Kansas City Metro area, MO. This full-time position provides skilled nursing care in home and facility settings, focusing on symptom management and end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited LPN program credential and an active Missouri LPN license, with at least one year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.
• Current LPN license valid for practice in Missouri.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in home and facility settings.
• Assess patient needs and monitor symptoms, vital signs, and changes in condition.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Communicate changes and concerns promptly to the RN and interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

LPN license (Missouri)

Job description

Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Kansas City Metro, MO (east) | Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Outstanding hospice provider seeks a full-time Hospice LPN. This nurse will provide skilled, compassionate care to hospice patients, support symptom management, monitor changes in condition, educate patients and families, and work closely with the interdisciplinary care team.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Current LPN license valid for practice in Missouri
• Current driver's license
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile liability insurance
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in home and facility settings
• Assess patient needs and monitor symptoms, vital signs, and changes in condition
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered
• Educate and support patients and families regarding symptom management and end-of-life care
• Communicate changes and concerns promptly to the RN and interdisciplinary care team
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit options; disability coverage options; employer-paid life insurance; HSA/FSA options; mileage reimbursement; generous PTO and paid holidays.