Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse Continuous Care Nights

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice | Night Shift

Company: Queen City Hospice
Location: Central Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week, including every other weekend

Job Summary

Queen City Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality hospice care during night shifts. This role is responsible for delivering patient-centered care that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, independent, and passionate about end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act
• Implement nursing care based on comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and plan of care
• Coordinate hospice services with the interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate patient condition changes and care needs effectively
• Deliver pain and symptom management interventions
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) program
• Active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Current CPR certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospice, home health, community health, or medical-surgical nursing
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Night shift differential pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective first of the month)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice certification support with salary increase
• Employee referral program
• Merit-based pay increases
• Employee discount programs

Work Environment & Culture

• No on-call requirements
• Low patient caseloads
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Flexible scheduling with emphasis on work-life balance
• Mission-driven hospice organization rooted in Ohio communities

About Queen City Hospice

Queen City Hospice is proudly Ohio-based and committed to providing compassionate, community-centered care throughout Central Ohio. We prioritize the wishes of patients and their families while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our employees.