Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support hospice patients at The Gables of Green in the Akron/Green, Ohio area. This is a unique opportunity for an LPN who enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and facility staff while providing skilled nursing care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Unlike a traditional field-based hospice position, you'll spend most of your time supporting patients at one primary facility, with occasional visits to patients within approximately a 20-mile radius as needed. We're looking for an LPN who is dependable, clinically confident, comfortable working independently, and passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Ohio.
- Previous nursing experience required.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with RNs, physicians, facility staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Compassionate, dependable, and comfortable providing end-of-life care.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice, home health, skilled nursing, or long-term care experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments as ordered, and communicate changes to the supervising RN and care team.
- Build strong working relationships with facility staff, patients, and families to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers throughout the hospice journey.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of care.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
