Hospice LPN Float- Mt Vernon
Capital City Hospice · Mount Vernon, OH · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join an Ohio-Made Hospice Team that puts patients and families first. At Capital City Hospice, every decision is centered on providing compassionate, patient-focused care. As a locally rooted organization serving Central Ohio families with dignity, respect, and excellence throughout the hospice journey, we support employees with manageable caseloads, no on-call responsibilities, strong clinical support, and flexibility for a healthy work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with physician orders and established care plans
- Implement current nursing practices based on comprehensive patient assessments
- Accurately and promptly document patient visits, interventions, and outcomes
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and disease progression
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team, including Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, and Clinical Supervisors
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes appropriately
- Provide pain and symptom management while evaluating patient responses to treatments and medications
- Support patients and families with compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing or Vocational Nursing program
- Current LPN license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum one year of medical-surgical nursing experience required
- Previous hospice or home health experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation meeting organizational requirements
Benefits
- Supportive team culture and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Generous paid time off accruals
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Merit increase opportunities
- Employee discount programs
- Low patient caseloads
- No on-call requirements
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM