What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse Continuous Care Nights position at Queen City Hospice?
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 drivers 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.