Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

H. T. PROF Group; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Mileage reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Kansas City, MO is seeking a dedicated Hospice LPN for a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule.

You will provide skilled nursing care in home and facility settings, support symptom management, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to maintain comfort and quality of life. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited LPN program, Missouri licensure, and at least one year of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.

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 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

Nursing experience

Hospice/palliative care experience

Independent clinical decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Auto liability insurance

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse program

Missouri LPN license

Driver's license

Job description

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

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.