Hospice LPN (10841)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Summit Home Care and Hospice in Westerville, OH seeks an experienced LPN to support our home health and hospice teams. The role focuses on direct patient care under a registered nurse, following care plans, and coordinating with the care team during visits.

This full-time position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, mileage reimbursement for travel within a ~30-mile radius, and a benefits package. The ideal candidate has an Ohio LPN license, hospice experience, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Must hold a valid/active license as an LPN or LVN in Ohio.
• Must have 1 year of direct hospice experience.
• 3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical preferred.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.
• Sign-on bonus paid in separate installments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work with the team to meet patient outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about self-care and diagnosis-related care.
• Coordinate home health and hospice services, communicating needs to the RN or Clinic Manager.
• Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including caring for hospice patients as census allows.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.

Job description

$5,000 sign on bonus!!
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated

$5,000 sign on bonus!!
Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated LPN to join our Hospice & Home Health teams. At Summit, we believe healthcare should be personal, compassionate, and delivered where it matters most - at home.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Hours: Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours & Occasional On-Call Rotation
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
• Territory: ~30-Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursed)
• Pay Rate: $28.00 - $31.00 per Hour
• Location: Westerville, OH & surrounding areas

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participate in coordination of home health and hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Clinic Manager.
• Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhere to aseptic techniques.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties assigned by the registered nurse, including caring for hospice patients as census allows.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate from an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Must hold a valid/active license as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Ohio.
• Must have 1 year of direct hospice experience
• 3 years of nursing experience, preferred.
• Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical, preferred.
• Comply with accepted professional standards and practices.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.
• Sign on bonus paid in separate installments*

Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.