LPN / Visit Hospice PRN

Transitions Hospice; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company provided equipment

Job summary

Transitions Hospice is seeking an experienced LPN for per diem hospice visits in the Columbus area. You will provide compassionate nursing care, perform assessments, participate in care planning, and support patients and families across diverse settings.

The role requires an active LPN license, nursing education, and the ability to travel locally. Flexible scheduling supports per diem coverage with weekend rotations and day shifts, delivering essential care when it matters most.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Clinical experience in hospice/home health or related setting preferred.
• Flexibility and adaptability across varied patient assignments.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care within scope of practice.
• Conduct patient and family assessments and contribute to care plans.
• Complete visit types to meet patient and family needs.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Record clinical notes and outcomes.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and obtain orders.
• Coordinate with community health partners for care transitions.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical experience

Flexibility

Communication skills

Local travel

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

LPN / Visit Hospice PRN

Department: Nursing

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $29.00 - $31.00 / hour

Description

Coverage Area: Columbus and surrounding areas

Salary: $29.00 - $31.00 / hour

Schedule: Per diem visits - weekend rotations available - day time hours

Show Up When It Matters Most

In hospice care, there are moments when a patient or family needs more than their regular care team can provide in that instant. That's where you come in. As an ECT (Extended Care Team) Nurse at Transitions Hospice, you're the reinforcement — the skilled, composed clinical presence that steps in to ensure no patient need goes unmet.

This isn't a role for someone who needs a rigid routine. It's a role for an adaptable, experienced LPN who thrives in varied environments, thinks on their feet, and finds deep satisfaction in knowing that when you showed up, it made all the difference.

What You'll Do and Our Why

What You'll Do

As a Transitions Hospice ECT Nurse, you'll work as a vital support member of the interdisciplinary care team — stepping in across cases to assess, treat, and communicate patient needs with speed and clinical precision. Your responsibilities include:

• Delivering professional nursing care across the full nursing process within your scope of practice
• Conducting thorough patient and family assessments and contributing to individualized care plans
• Completing all visit types as needed to meet patient and family needs
• Administering medications and treatments per physician orders
• Identifying nursing diagnoses from health assessment data and responding accordingly
• Recording accurate, timely clinical notes including pain and symptom management outcomes
• Communicating changes in patient condition to physicians and obtaining orders as required
• Coordinating with community health partners to support seamless care transitions
• Ensuring equipment and necessary services are arranged and available for patients
• Maintaining and growing your clinical skills through continuing education and in-service participation

Why Choose Transitions Hospice?

At Transitions, the ECT Nurse isn't a backup plan — you're a cornerstone of how we deliver on our promise to patients and families. You'll work alongside a team that respects your expertise, values your flexibility, and shares your commitment to care that goes above and beyond. Every visit you make is a patient who didn't have to wait, a family that felt supported, and a care team that could count on you.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You Bring

• Active LPN license in the state of employment
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Clinical experience in hospice, home health, or a related setting preferred
• Flexibility and confidence working across varied patient assignments
• Strong assessment skills and sound clinical judgment under pressureExcellent documentation habits and communication skills
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally

How We Support You

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Company provided equipment