Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice - 153518

Description

At St. Luke’s, we deliver compassionate, high-quality hospice care that honors dignity, comfort, and patient-centered values. Our Hospice team supports patients and families through the end-of-life journey by providing skilled care in the home and community setting.

Requirements

• Daily visit requirements below state and national averages
• Pay for drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Applicable differential pay
• Care delivery in home-based hospice settings
• Patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric

Core Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the established plan of care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed provider
• Perform clinical interventions and treatments within LPN scope of practice, including medication administration as prescribed
• Observe, document, and report patient condition, symptoms, and responses to care
• Support comfort measures, activities of daily living, and symptom control
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary Hospice team
• Participate in care coordination and contribute to the modification of care plans as directed

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Experience: Open to New Grads; Hospice, home health, long-term care, or acute care experience helpful
• Licenses & Certifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license with proof of auto insurance; Ability to travel to patient homes within the service area