Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Base Pay $27.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Hospice, Nursing
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Contact information

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Description

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is a nonprofit provider of compassionate end-of-life care across the Hudson Valley. We deliver comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families in their homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and at our Kaplan Family Hospice Residence. Our interdisciplinary team focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual care, helping patients and families navigate life’s most challenging moments.

What We Are Looking For:

Job Title:

• Licensed Practical Nurse - Days

Schedule:

• Three (3), 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. This includes an every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) commitment.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Kaplan Family Hospice Residence (KFHR) Clinical Care Team to care for patients within our 11-bed residence located at 1 Sunrise Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550. This role provides patient care under the guidance of an RN, following the individualized Plan of Care. The LPN will work closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care that supports patients and families through every stage of hospice care.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and established Plan of Care under RN supervision

Accurately document care, patient condition, and pain/symptom management

Communicate patient status changes promptly to the Registered Nurse

Deliver effective pain and symptom management and evaluate patient response

Educate patients and families on medications, treatments, diet, and self-care techniques

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure coordinated care

Adhere to infection control standards and all hospice policies and procedures

Requirements

Education Required:

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years of recent medical surgical experience employed as an LPN in an institutional setting, home care, or skilled nursing facility. Previous hospice/home care experience is preferred.

What You Bring:

• Current NYS LPN Licensure .
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice, knowledge of appropriate technology, knowledge of practice standards for area of responsibility, sound clinical skills, sound standards of practice, and positive communication skills.

Join Us in Making a Difference

If you are passionate about providing support, healing, and hope to those experiencing loss, we would love to hear from you.

What benefits are offered?

In alignment with our mission, Hospice provides a wide range of benefits to ensure our employees have the personal tools needed in order to be successful. Hospice provides:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance & AD&D, Supplemental Short Term and Long Term Disability, 403B retirement, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Hospice recognizes the value of having a much-needed work life balance.

• We are proud to provide generous paid time off (PTO), sick time, and paid holidays!

We are also committed to helping our employees prepare for the future. We offer:

• Tuition reimbursement/assistance for college courses and continuing education programs.
• A 403b retirement savings plan! HOSC will match up to 3% of employee contributions.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc. provides an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. While hospice care is not curative physically, we provide comfort and healing to the emotional and spiritual aspects of the patient. We also provide support and care for our families and caregivers as they navigate some of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Not only will your presence soothe for the moment, but you will be able to walk alongside your patients and their families and caregivers throughout their time on the hospice journey.

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties is an equal opportunity employer.

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