Per Diem LPN: Flexible Hospice Nursing & Home Visits

Vitalityhospice; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Growth opportunities

Flexible per diem scheduling

Job summary

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for weekend shifts. You will provide compassionate hospice nursing in patients’ homes and care facilities, guided by individualized plans of care. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessments, pain and symptom management, ADL assistance, education for families, and timely documentation. On-call rotation is optional based on needs.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (hospice preferred).
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled hospice nursing care per patient care plan.
• Perform nursing assessments and report changes promptly.
• Support pain and symptom management for comfort and quality of life.
• Assist patients with ADLs as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on care needs and self-care.
• Document visits and care provided accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team for coordinated care.
• Participate in on-call rotation as available (optional).

Skills

Active LPN license

1 year nursing experience

Hospice experience

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Ability to work independently

Driver's license

Education

LPN license

Job description

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for weekend shifts. You will provide compassionate hospice nursing in patients’ homes and care facilities, guided by individualized plans of care. This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care.

Responsibilities include ongoing assessments, pain and symptom management, ADL assistance, education for families, and timely documentation. On-call rotation is optional based on needs.