On-Call Hospice LPN
About The Position
Catholic Community Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated On-Call Hospice LPN to support patients and families throughout the Kansas City metro and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in hospice nursing, home health, palliative care, end-of-life care, admissions, after-hours triage, symptom management, and compassionate patient-centered care. As a nonprofit, faith-based hospice organization, our focus is providing compassionate end-of-life care, hospice services, palliative support, and holistic care that meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families. As our On-Call Hospice LPN, you will provide after-hours nursing support, triage urgent patient needs, respond to symptom management concerns, coordinate crisis care when needed, and ensure patients and families receive compassionate care and peace of mind during critical moments.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in the state of Kansas required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Reliable transportation for patient visits
- Ability to pass background check
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Compassionate, calm, and professional bedside manner
- Ability to manage urgent situations independently and confidently
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Commitment to exceptional patient-centered care
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice nursing, home health, palliative care, oncology, med-surg, geriatrics, or end-of-life care preferred
- Candidates with hospice, home care, after-hours triage, admissions nursing, or skilled nursing experience are strongly encouraged to apply
- Experience working independently in field-based nursing roles is highly valued
- Experience using MatrixCare EMR or hospice documentation systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide after-hours on-call nursing support for hospice patients and families
- Respond to urgent patient needs, symptom management concerns, and crisis situations
- Perform telephone triage and determine when in-person visits are necessary
- Complete evening, overnight, and after-hours patient visits as needed
- Provide pain and symptom management interventions with compassion and urgency
- Coordinate care with physicians, families, facilities, and the hospice interdisciplinary team
- Support hospice admissions when needed during after-hours coverage
- Document patient care accurately and timely in MatrixCare EMR
- Provide education, reassurance, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers
- Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care
Benefits
- Meaningful, Purpose-Driven Work
- Supportive Team & Leadership
- Make a Lasting Impact
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
