Hospice LPN: Compassionate Care with Growth & Benefits

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based hospice setting. The LPN will observe, document, and respond to the physical, emotional, and nursing needs of patients and families.

Under supervision of the Hospice Nurse and IDC team, you will administer prescribed care, support symptom management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Valid and current LPN license in NJ.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Long Term Care/Home Care/Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patient and family needs on an ongoing basis.
• Consult with Hospice Nurse on patient status and symptom management.
• Deliver care as prescribed by physician under supervision.
• Monitor and document patient/family input and response.
• Maintain continuity of patient care through communication with families and other health professionals.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Maintain home care supplies for patient care management.
• Collect documentation and paperwork as requested.
• Assist with clinical billing as needed.
• Participate in orientation of new hospice aides.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

LPN license in NJ

Associate's degree

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based hospice setting. The LPN will observe, document, and respond to the physical, emotional, and nursing needs of patients and families.

Under supervision of the Hospice Nurse and IDC team, you will administer prescribed care, support symptom management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.