Palliative Care Lpn

EverHeart Hospice

Palliative Care Lpn

Greenville, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: Western & Central Ohio Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Hours: FT (40/week) Summary of Position: The Palliative Care LPN delivers quality nursing care and care coordination under RN or provider direction, supporting symptom management, education, care planning, admissions, and continuity of care. The role also serves as a resource for patients, families, and referral partners regarding EverHeart Hospice’s Palliative Care services. Responsibilities: • Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans and palliative care best practices • Monitor, assess, and report changes in patient condition, symptoms, and response to treatment • Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, treatment options, and goals of care • Collaborate closely with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Admissions, and interdisciplinary team members • Assist with referral coordination, care planning consultations, and service matching • Support pre-admission and admission processes, including paperwork, physician orders, EMR documentation, and coordination of medications and DME • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) • Conduct follow-up phone calls and visits as directed by the Nurse Practitioner • Assist with coding and documentation to support timely and accurate claims processing • Serve as backup support for hospice and palliative admissions and intake functions • Travel to patient homes and partner facilities as needed • Follow up with and monitor patients in the Palliative Care Program and the In Touch Program. • Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and team operations Qualifications: • Current Ohio LPN license • Minimum 3 years hospice experience (Med/Surg, Oncology, or Community Health also considered) • Healthcare sales and/or marketing experience preferred but not required. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • Strong communication and time management skills • Ability to work independently

    • Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans and palliative care best practices • Monitor, assess, and report changes in patient condition, symptoms, and response to treatment • Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, treatment options, and goals of care • Collaborate closely with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Admissions, and interdisciplinary team members • Assist with referral coordination, care planning consultations, and service matching • Support pre-admission and admission processes, including paperwork, physician orders, EMR documentation, and coordination of medications and DME • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) • Conduct follow-up phone calls and visits as directed by the Nurse Practitioner • Assist with coding and documentation to support timely and accurate claims processing • Serve as backup support for hospice and palliative admissions and intake functions • Travel to patient homes and partner facilities as needed • Follow up with and monitor patients in the Palliative Care Program and the In Touch Program. • Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and team operations