LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse | PRN | Hospice
About The Position
Visting Nurse Association Specializes in home hospice that provides compassionate, end-of-life care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Their skilled nurses focus on managing pain and symptoms, supporting emotional and spiritual needs, and guiding both patients and families through the hospice journey. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, the VNA ensures dignity, comfort, and quality of life during a patient’s final days while offering education, resources, and respite support to caregivers. Licensed Practical Nurse Provides hands-on nursing care focused on comfort and quality of life for patients with terminal illnesses. Working under the supervision of an RN, the LPN makes routine hospice visits to patients’ homes or facilities to administer medications, provide wound and catheter care, assist with hygiene and positioning, monitor pain and symptoms, and observe for changes in condition. The LPN also educates and supports family caregivers, reinforcing care instructions and offering emotional reassurance, while communicating patient needs and concerns to the hospice team so care plans can be adjusted promptly.
Requirements
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Missouri and/or Kansas (as applicable)
- Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Ability to provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN
- Strong assessment and observation skills with ability to report changes in patient condition
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ability to work independently in home and facility settings
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance
- Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting, bending, and prolonged standing
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice or palliative care experience
- Experience in home health, long-term care, or geriatric nursing
- Knowledge of pain and symptom management at end of life
- Experience providing wound care, catheter care, and medication administration
- Strong emotional intelligence and comfort supporting patients and families during end-of-life care
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Ability to provide caregiver education with compassion and clarity
Responsibilities
- Administer medications
- Provide wound and catheter care
- Assist with hygiene and positioning
- Monitor pain and symptoms
- Observe for changes in condition
- Educate and support family caregivers
- Reinforce care instructions
- Offer emotional reassurance
- Communicate patient needs and concerns to the hospice team
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
- Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
- On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
- Uniform Allowance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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