Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hospice
The Care Team Home Health & Hospice•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to support hospice patients at The Gables of Green in the Akron/Green, Ohio area. The role offers a primarily facility-based setting and a consistent primary location, with occasional visits to patients within approximately a 20-mile radius as needed. The LPN provides skilled nursing care focused on comfort, symptom management, dignity, and quality of life, while building relationships with patients, families, and facility staff. The position is full-time, approximately 30–40 hours per week.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Ohio.
- Previous nursing experience required.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient care skills.
- 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.
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 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.
- Make occasional visits to patients within approximately a 20-mile radius as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive clinical leadership and an interdisciplinary team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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