Hospice and Palliative Care LPN (1464)

Hospice And Palliative Care Lpn

Greenville - Greenville, OH 45331

Overview

Position Type Full Time Category Health Care

Description

Location : Greenville, OH Schedule : MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS Hours : Full-time (40/week)

EverHeart Hospice is seeking a compassionate and organized Palliative Care LPN to support patients and families facing serious or life-limiting illnesses. This position provides patient-centered care coordination, education, documentation, and admission support in collaboration with the palliative care and hospice teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction of an RN, Nurse Practitioner, physician, or provider in accordance with the patient's care plan.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, symptoms, or response to treatment.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers regarding disease progression, treatment options, goals of care, and hospice or palliative care services.
• Assist with scheduling follow-up calls, visits, labs, referrals, and care coordination needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, admissions staff, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with obtaining physician orders, admission paperwork, medication orders, DME coordination, and EMR data entry.
• Follow up with patients in the Palliative Care and In Touch programs.
• Support hospice and palliative care admissions, including pre-admission planning and communication with providers regarding eligibility and patient needs.
• Serve as backup support to intake, admissions, and palliative care team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Pay & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision eligibility 1st of the month following hire
• 30 paid days off per year (PTO, sick time, and holidays)
• 401(k) eligibility 1st of the month following hire
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage & cell phone reimbursement
• Monthly employee recognition events
• PayActivearly access to earned wages
• PSLF-qualified employer
• $100 initial clothing allowance for full-time positions

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current LPN license in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of three years of hospice, medical/surgical, oncology, or community health nursing experience.
• Palliative care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to patient homes, facilities, hospitals, and other sites as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform duties requiring sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, twisting, and turning.

Skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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