Licensed Practical Nurse

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services in Norwalk, Ohio is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice team, providing comfort-focused care and supporting patients and families.

Join our team for a day shift, full-time schedule, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The ideal candidate holds an Ohio LPN license with strong communication and clinical skills, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Current Ohio LPN license.
• Hospice/home health/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and clinical skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of clinical team.
• Assist with patient assessments and care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes.
• Provide med/treatment support within licensure and plan of care.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers.
• Communicate needs/changes to interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Collaborate with hospice team.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Compassionate care

Independent worker

Education

LPN license (Ohio)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sign On Bonus : $1500 sign on bonus

Location: Norwalk, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule:Day Shift

Compassionate Nursing. Meaningful Work.

Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team serving patients and families throughout the Sandusky community.

Our LPNs play an important role in providing comfort-focused care and supporting patients and families throughout their hospice experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of the appropriate clinical team members.
• Assist with patient assessments and implementation of individualized plans of care.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes appropriately.
• Provide medication and treatment support within the scope of licensure and established plan of care.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers.
• Communicate patient needs and changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote patient comfort, dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Collaborate with nurses and other members of the hospice team.

What We're Looking For

• Current Ohio Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Healthcare, hospice, home health, or long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong communication and clinical skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach.
• Dependable and professional.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as applicable.

Why Buckeye?

Hospice nursing allows you to focus on what matters most-comfort, dignity, compassion, and meaningful relationships.

Join Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Services and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference for patients and families.