What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes?
Company Description
Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes is a non-profit organization specializing in expert end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families. The organization serves communities across Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Madison counties, providing compassionate, person-centered support. Interdisciplinary care teams focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life in home and facility settings. Team members collaborate closely with families and community partners to ensure coordinated, respectful care during all stages of the hospice journey.
Role Description
This full-time/part-time/per-diem on-site Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role is based in Liverpool, NY. The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting with symptom management, and supporting daily living activities. The role includes documenting patient status and interventions, communicating changes in condition to the care team, and participating in care planning. The LPN offers emotional support and education to patients and families regarding hospice services, comfort measures, and available resources. Collaboration with nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other team members is essential to delivering high-quality, coordinated hospice care.
Qualifications
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of New York and completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Experience providing direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Knowledge of hospice, palliative, or long-term care practices and comfort with caring for individuals at end of life.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established care plans and protocols.
- Demonstrated reliability, professional ethics, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Basic computer skills for electronic health record use and routine documentation tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for potential visits within the service area, if required.
- CPR certification and adherence to infection control and safety standards.
- Prior hospice, home care, or medical-surgical experience is preferred but not required.