Hospice LPN

St.-Camillus; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Camillus is seeking a compassionate Hospice LPN to provide skilled nursing support to hospice patients under the direction of an RN Case Manager or Hospice Manager.

The role focuses on individualized, comfort-focused care and maintaining patients' physical needs, emotional well-being, and dignity. Responsibilities include delivering nursing care under supervision, documenting visits and vital signs, and communicating changes in condition.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Wisconsin LPN with current license.
• At least one year of medical-surgical experience as an LPN.
• Hospice or home care experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record compliant with policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients under RN supervision and plan of care.
• Document vital signs, observations, visits, and communications promptly.
• Communicate changes in condition to the RN Case Manager or Hospice Manager.
• Support comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
• Follow St. Camillus policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in care coordination, team communication, and mandatory meetings.
• Provide reliable, flexible on-site and on-call support as required.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Wisconsin LPN license

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Hospice LPN

Why St. Camillus? For more than a century, St. Camillus has been a trusted, nonprofit Life Plan Community serving older adults through compassionate, mission-driven care. Our campus offers a full continuum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Home and Community-Based Services, and Hospice. As a Hospice LPN, you will be part of a team that brings dignity, comfort, and peace of mind to patients and families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

About the Role

St. Camillus is seeking a compassionate and dependable Hospice LPN to provide skilled nursing support to hospice patients under the direction of an RN Case Manager or Hospice Manager. In this role, you will help deliver individualized, comfort-focused care while supporting patients' physical needs, emotional well-being, and dignity.

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with each patient's plan of care and under RN supervision.

• Accurately perform and document vital signs, observations, visits, and telephone communications in a timely manner.
• Communicate changes in condition, symptoms, and patient needs to the RN Case Manager or Hospice Manager.
• Support interventions that promote comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
• Follow all St. Camillus policies, safety procedures, confidentiality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care coordination, team communication, quality assurance activities, required training, and mandatory meetings.
• Provide reliable, flexible support based on patient and family needs, including on-call coverage as required.

What We're Looking For

• Current Wisconsin LPN license.

• Minimum of one year of medical-surgical experience as an LPN.
• Hospice or home care experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills.
• Comfort using computers, electronic documentation, email, internet navigation, and basic files or electronic documents.
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Valid driver's license, current vehicle liability insurance, and a driving record that complies with the St. Camillus Safe Driving Policy when using a personal vehicle.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful hospice work that makes a difference for patients and families every day.
• A mission-driven, nonprofit organization grounded in compassion, respect, dignity, and service.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.
• A comprehensive senior care campus where collaboration and continuity of care matter.
• Employee appreciation, recognition, and community-building events throughout the year

Join Our Mission

If you are an LPN who leads with compassion, values meaningful relationships, and wants to bring comfort and dignity to patients and families, St. Camillus would love to meet you.