Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice Care Specialist

Home Health Care, Inc.; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for full-time growth

Meaningful work in patient care

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A healthcare agency is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for hospice care in the Greater Twin Cities Metro Area. This part-time, field-based role involves providing direct clinical care and emotional support to patients and families. Applicants must hold an active LPN license in Minnesota and possess previous experience in hospice or home health. The position offers opportunities for growth into full-time work and emphasizes dignity and compassion in patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospice, palliative, nursing home, or home health settings is required.
• Comfortable working autonomously in patients’ homes and coordinating care across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care including symptom and pain management.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop care plans.
• Offer emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with hospice standards.
• Be available 24/7 for on-call needs, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Autonomous working

Education

Active LPN license in Minnesota

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice Care Specialist

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice Care Specialist

Company: Superior Hospice

Compensation: $30–$37 per hour

Schedule: Part-Time to Start + Weekend, on-call, and holiday stipulations

Location: Greater Twin Cities Metro Area, MN (in-home field-based position)

Successful applicants will send an email to Tori at [e-mail] outlining their hospice, palliative care, or oncology experience and why they want to join our hospice agency.

Superior Hospice is dedicated to elevating lives and enriching journeys through deeply compassionate, person-centered care. With over 30 years of experience serving the Twin Cities, we honor patients with unwavering respect, addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort—even in life’s most challenging moments. As a CHAP-accredited provider, we offer a full spectrum of services, including routine home care, continuous home care, inpatient care, respite care, symptom management, and bereavement support, all delivered with dignity and understanding.

Position Overview

Join us as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and be at the heart of compassionate hospice care. In this field-based role, you’ll support patients in their homes and communities, helping bring comfort and connection when it matters most. As patient volumes grow, this position offers the opportunity to expand into full-time work—perfect for a dedicated LPN ready to grow with our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care including symptom and pain management, vital signs, medication monitoring, and wound care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team—physicians, social workers, therapists—to develop and implement personalized care plans
• Offer emotional support and education to patients and families navigating end-of-life care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with hospice standards
• Be available 24/7 for on-call needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure seamless patient support

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Minnesota
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative, nursing home, or home health settings is required
• Strong clinical judgment paired with empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working autonomously in patients’ homes and coordinating care across disciplines

Why Superior Hospice?

• Meaningful work that truly matters—provide comfort and companionship during life’s most intimate chapters
• Be part of a team where dignity, compassion, and spiritual support are at the foundation of care
• The opportunity to grow into a full-time role as our patient base expands
• Join a recognized, accredited agency committed to quality and community trust

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about your hospice care experience and connection to the field to Tori at [e-mail].

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Part-time