Office Licensed Practical Nurse

Ocean Healthcare; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate LPN to join our North Office team. This in-office role provides clinical and administrative support to the hospice team, coordinating patient care and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a New Jersey LPN license, has hospice experience, and is proficient with EMR systems and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey LPN license in good standing.
• Minimum one year of hospice experience preferred.
• Experience with hospice EMR systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the Director of Nursing, RN Case Managers, and interdisciplinary team.
• Review patient charts for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Process physician orders and ensure timely signatures.
• Assist with medication profile reviews and documentation.
• Coordinate communication with physicians, pharmacies, facilities, and referral sources.
• Answer clinical phone calls and appropriately triage patient and family concerns.
• Assist with admissions, recertifications, and discharge documentation as needed.
• Monitor incoming laboratory reports, orders, and clinical documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient visits when necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Ensure compliance with CHAP, Medicare, and hospice regulations.

Skills

LPN license NJ

Hospice care

EMR familiarity

Office coordination

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our North Office team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPN who enjoys supporting clinical operations in an office setting while helping ensure exceptional care for our hospice patients.

Position Summary

The In-Office LPN provides clinical and administrative support to the interdisciplinary hospice team. This role assists with coordinating patient care, reviewing documentation, communicating with field clinicians and providers, and ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the Director of Nursing, RN Case Managers, and interdisciplinary team.

• Review patient charts for completeness and regulatory compliance.

• Process physician orders and ensure timely signatures.

• Assist with medication profile reviews and documentation.

• Coordinate communication with physicians, pharmacies, facilities, and referral sources.

• Answer clinical phone calls and appropriately triage patient and family concerns.

• Assist with admissions, recertifications, and discharge documentation as needed.

• Monitor incoming laboratory reports, orders, and clinical documentation.

• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR).

• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient visits when necessary.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.

• Ensure compliance with CHAP, Medicare, and hospice regulations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support office operations.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.

• Minimum one (1) year of hospice experience preferred.

• Experience with hospice EMR systems preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

• Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered attitude.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days.

Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.