Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aspire Talent Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical options

Dental and vision benefits

Disability coverage options

Employer-paid life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Mileage reimbursement

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Kansas City Metro (east) area. This full-time position runs Monday through Friday, providing skilled hospice nursing to patients in home and facility settings while partnering with an interdisciplinary care team.

You will assess symptoms, administer medications, educate patients and families about end-of-life care, and document care accurately.

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.

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.

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