Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
About The Position
About Dover Health: Dover Health is a part of The Dover Companies, a vertically integrated healthcare organization established in 2007, which also includes Cedarhurst Senior Living, Dover Development, Brahms Construction, and Dover Capital. Focused on providing comprehensive healthcare services to seniors, Dover Health aims to bridge the gap between traditional medical care and the evolving needs of aging populations through services such as home health, hospice care, private duty services, and primary care. Aligned with the mission of The Dover Companies, Dover Health is committed to creating an environment where each person feels loved, valued, supported, and able to live life to the fullest. Dover Health is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by delivering patient-centered care that allows them to remain in their own homes with dignity and comfort. Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse, reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Services, is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in the home setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role supports the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients, assists in care planning and evaluation, and promotes the goal of helping each patient reach their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in the state of practice.
- One (1) or more years of hospice experience, required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, required.
- CPR certification, required.
- Strong clinical skills including medication administration and wound care, required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct skilled nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with the plan of care.
- Monitor patient condition, including vital signs, symptoms, and pain levels, and report changes to the RN.
- Administer medications, treatments, and wound care as ordered by the physician.
- Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
- Assist with symptom management and comfort-focused care for end-of-life patients.
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and care techniques.
- Document all patient care, observations, and interventions accurately and timely.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (RN, social worker, chaplain, therapists) to ensure coordinated care.
- Support RN case managers by performing routine visits, follow-ups, and stable patient check-ins.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transitions of care as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
