Hospice LPN: Home Visits + $5k Sign-On

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Gahanna (OH); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

AI-assisted charting

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is seeking an experienced LPN to join our Hospice team providing direct patient care in home settings and training at the local office or remotely. The role requires an Ohio LPN license and preferably hospice/home health experience.

You’ll participate in on-call rotations and mileage-reimbursed travel within a ~30-mile radius. Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting accurately, educating patients and families, and coordinating with a

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 LVN in Ohio.
• Prior hospice experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in community/home health and/or medical/surgical, preferred.
• 3 years of nursing experience, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively 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 patient and family/caregiver on self-care and plan of care.
• Coordinate home health and hospice services and report needs to the RN or Clinic Manager.
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies adhering to aseptic techniques.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties assigned by the RN, including caring for home care patients as census allows.
• Participate in weekend and holiday on-call rotation requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Patient lifting

Teamwork

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

Summit Home Care & Hospice is seeking an experienced LPN to join our Hospice team providing direct patient care in home settings and training at the local office or remotely. The role requires an Ohio LPN license and preferably hospice/home health experience.

You’ll participate in on-call rotations and mileage-reimbursed travel within a ~30-mile radius. Responsibilities include implementing the plan of care, documenting accurately, educating patients and families, and coordinating with a