Hospice LPN

Present Two Ladders, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Present Two Ladders, Inc. seeks a Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under an RN and the hospice team. You will implement care plans, manage symptoms, educate patients and families, and support end-of-life care in compliance with hospice standards.

The role involves visiting patients in homes and facilities, documenting care, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to ensure comfort and dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and inpatient settings as assigned.
• Monitor and document patient condition, symptoms, pain levels, and response to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and delegated by the RN and physician.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medication administration, safety measures, and comfort care techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other hospice team members.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state nursing regulations, hospice standards, and agency policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Current LPN license in state of employment

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

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The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to terminally ill patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the interdisciplinary hospice team. The LPN assists in implementing individualized care plans, managing symptoms, providing comfort measures, educating patients and families, and supporting quality end-of-life care in accordance with hospice philosophy and regulatory requirements.

Hours: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to hospice patients in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and inpatient settings as assigned.
• Monitor and document patient condition, symptoms, pain levels, and response to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and delegated by the RN and physician.
• Assist with pain and symptom management to promote patient comfort and dignity.
• Observe and report changes in patient status to the supervising RN and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medication administration, safety measures, and comfort care techniques.
• Participate in developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other hospice team members.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with state nursing regulations, hospice standards, and agency policies.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in quality improvement activities as required.
• Assist with admission, recertification, and discharge processes as directed.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience in hospice, home health, long-term care, palliative care, or geriatrics preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with chronic illnesses and end-of-life needs is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel between patient locations as required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.