LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse | Palliative Care

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Midland Care Connection’s Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic care to individuals living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and their families through every step of the journey. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Midland Care provides personalized medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical support in the setting that best meets each patient’s needs. As a Palliative Care LPN, you'll provide compassionate nursing care to seriously ill patients and their families while working closely with Midland Care’s interdisciplinary Palliative Care team. This role is primarily office-based and includes setting up and maintaining patient charts, coordinating care activities, managing telephone communications, and conducting patient follow-up calls to monitor needs and support continuity of care. You'll connect with patients through telephone and virtual visits, in the clinic, and occasionally in their homes, helping assess and address care needs, support medication management, provide education, and coordinate services. While the position focuses largely on care coordination and clinical support, it also includes some direct patient care as needed. You'll collaborate with nurses, providers, pharmacies, community agencies, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients' needs, goals, and care plans are effectively addressed. This role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, participating in care planning and quality improvement activities, and building meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients and families throughout their care journey.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Kansas LPN license
Valid Kansas Driver’s License
Valid automobile liability insurance and a driving record that meets Midland Care’s insurability standards
At least one year of experience as an LPN
At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations
Ability to relate well with seriously ill individuals and their families
Basic computer literacy and ability to use electronic medical records and other required technology

Nice To Haves

Experience providing care in a home health or community health setting
Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Experience or knowledge related to palliative care nursing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
Flexibility to respond to changing patient needs, schedules, and assignments

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate nursing care to seriously ill patients and their families.
Work closely with Midland Care’s interdisciplinary Palliative Care team.
Set up and maintain patient charts.
Coordinate care activities.
Manage telephone communications.
Conduct patient follow-up calls to monitor needs and support continuity of care.
Connect with patients through telephone and virtual visits, in the clinic, and occasionally in their homes.
Assess and address care needs.
Support medication management.
Provide education.
Coordinate services.
Collaborate with nurses, providers, pharmacies, community agencies, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Participate in care planning and quality improvement activities.
Build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
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