Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Grace Hospice Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer贡献

Paid parental and bereavement leave

Continuing education opportunities

Employee referral bonus program

Short-term and long-term disability保险

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Grace Hospice in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our interdisciplinary care team. As an LPN, you will provide hands-on nursing care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life, working closely with the RN Case Manager to manage symptoms wherever patients call home.

You will educate families, respond to changing patient needs, and collaborate with a supportive team that values Excellence, Kindness and Teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minnesota LPN license is required.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Hospice or home health experience is a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care per patient plan of care.
• Assess comfort and changing needs; communicate with RN Case Manager.
• Manage end-of-life symptoms and medications.
• Provide wound care, personal care and feeding support.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility partners.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Participate in bi-weekly IDG meetings.
• Complete documentation, follow safety and confidentiality practices.

Skills

LPN license

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical-thinking

Independent worker

EMR systems

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Hospice LPN

Grace Hospice | Minneapolis, MN

Pay Range: $28.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience

Nursing With Purpose

Looking for an LPN role where you can build meaningful relationships and provide personalized care that truly matters?

Grace Hospice is looking for a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our interdisciplinary care team.

As a Hospice LPN, you’ll provide hands-on nursing care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life. Working closely with the RN Case Manager and other members of the hospice team, you’ll help manage symptoms, provide treatments, educate families and respond to changing patient needs wherever they call home.

At Grace Hospice, we value Excellence, Kindness and Teamwork. If you enjoy connecting with patients and families and want to be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work every day, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Assess comfort, safety and changing needs and communicate updates to the RN Case Manager.
• Support the management of acute and chronic end-of-life symptoms and medications.
• Provide wound care, personal care and assistance with feeding as needed.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers and facility partners.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide coordinated, responsive care.
• Participate in bi-weekly interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings.
• Complete required documentation and follow patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality and patient-rights practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Current Minnesota LPN license.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Previous nursing experience preferred; hospice or home health experience is a plus.
• Strong assessment, communication and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to patient and family care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Comfortable using electronic health record systems.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Why You’ll Love Working at Grace Hospice

• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• A caring and collaborative interdisciplinary team

About Grace Hospice

Grace Hospice is a nonprofit organization committed to providing professional hospice care with a personal touch. Our interdisciplinary team provides physical, emotional and spiritual support tailored to each patient and family’s unique needs, wishes and goals.

We believe great hospice care starts with listening, compassion and treating every person with dignity and respect.

If you’re ready for an LPN role where your nursing skills, relationships and compassion can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join the Grace family.

Learn more about Grace Hospice

Grace Hospice is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer.