What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at EverHeart Hospice?
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
- PayActiv—early 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.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,764 - $76,409