Hospice LPN - Central Team, Growth & Benefits

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

career

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Central Team. The LPN will assess and document the physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients and families in collaboration with the Hospice Nurse to guide symptom management and care plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, accurate documentation, and effective communication with families and an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Hold a Valid and current LPN license within the state of operations.
• 1 year of clinical experience.
• Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Observes and documents the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
• Consults with the Hospice Nurse regarding the patient's status and symptom management at appropriate levels.
• Delivers physical and psychological care as prescribed by the attending physician, as supervised by the Hospice Nurse and as approved by the IDC team.
• Monitors and documents patient/family input and response to care.
• Maintains continuity of patient care through ongoing communication with families and other health care professionals.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and all other meetings as assigned.
• Maintains sufficient and appropriate home care supplies for adequate patient care management.
• Collection of documentation and paperwork as requested by the Hospice Nurse.
• Assistance with clinical billing as deemed necessary
• Participates in orientation of new hospice aides as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Central Team. The LPN will assess and document the physical, mental, and emotional needs of patients and families in collaboration with the Hospice Nurse to guide symptom management and care plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, accurate documentation, and effective communication with families and an interdisciplinary team.