Hospice LPN On Call
Addus HomeCare · Mason, OH · 6 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Schedule
- 4 Days/Week – 10-Hour Shifts (3 Days Off Weekly)
- Rotating overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with State Nurse Practice Act and hospice standards
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement individualized plans of care
- Deliver skilled nursing services focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Administer and monitor pain and symptom management interventions
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, care plans, and symptom control
- Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner within EMR systems
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (RNs, hospice aides, social workers, therapists, dietitians)
- Evaluate and adjust care plans based on patient response and evolving needs
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) program
- Current LPN/LVN license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (hospice, home health, med-surg, or community health preferred)
- Current BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health
- Strong knowledge of end-of-life care and symptom management
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems