LPN Hospice

Job Summary
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in hospice care. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing support to patients nearing the end of life, ensuring comfort, dignity, and personalized care. Your dedication will help families navigate this sensitive time with professionalism and empathy, making a meaningful difference in their lives. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, utilizing your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality hospice services in patients’ homes or care facilities. This position offers an energizing opportunity to apply your nursing skills in a specialized, rewarding environment dedicated to holistic end-of-life care.

Duties

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and physiological evaluations to inform personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, injections, and tube feedings while adhering to strict safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Manage complex symptom control including acute pain management, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and infectious disease considerations within hospice settings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with families and caregivers to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing support at home or in assisted living environments.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic or Athenahealth; maintain detailed medical records consistent with NCQA standards.
• Provide education on disease progression, medication administration, and safety measures such as catheter care, venipuncture, and sterile techniques.
• Respond promptly to triage calls and urgent patient needs by assessing symptoms and providing appropriate guidance or escalation of care.

Experience

• Valid LPN license with current state licensure required; additional certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in hospice or palliative care settings is highly desirable; experience working with individuals with disabilities or in long-term care environments is a plus.
• Proven background in critical care areas such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers enhances your ability to manage complex cases effectively.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or similar platforms for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
• Experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics, memory care patients, or those requiring specialized dementia or Alzheimer's care is advantageous.
• Strong assessment skills combined with physiology knowledge enable precise patient evaluations; prior experience in home & community care or post-acute settings is beneficial. Join us to make a lasting impact by providing compassionate hospice nursing that respects each patient's dignity while supporting their families through one of life's most profound moments. We are committed to fostering an energetic environment where your expertise can shine—helping us deliver exceptional end-of-life care every day!

Pay: $35.96 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30309