Hospice LPN

Suburban Hospice is seeking kind and compassionate nurses who are devoted to providing the highest quality of care to the patients that our company has the privilege to serve. Kindness is not just a tagline used in a phrase, it is our mission.

If you are looking for a career with a manageable caseload and flexible work schedule, look no further! Suburban Hospice was recently given a five star rating by CMS in the CAHPS Star Ratings which assesses Hospice Quality Survey Measures. Our organization was the only hospice program given this rating in all areas we serve, and it would not be possible without our amazing staff! Employee engagement and retention is just as important as patient care because we recognize at Suburban Hospice that without our staff, the incredible achievements we have received would not be possible.

If you are a devoted nurse who would love to represent this team proudly, please apply today!

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.

• Provides nursing services as directed by the Plan of Care including, but not limited to: wound care, medication administration and education and teaching to patient and family members.
• Completes documentation in accordance with agency expectations and maintains consistent communication with the supervising RN regarding patient care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient’s first through excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis, and clinical judgment in the care of patients/families experiencing life-limiting, progressive illness through the use of the nursing process to address the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patients/ families.
• Incorporates ethical principles and professional standards in the care of, as well as identifying and advocating for the wishes and preferences of patients and families.
• Actively promotes dialogue with patients and families, the healthcare team and community to address and plan for issues related to living with and dying from life limiting and progressive illness.
• Utilizes resources necessary to enhance quality of life for patients/ families through knowledge and negotiation of the healthcare system.
• Demonstrates cultural competence.
• Facilitates education for families, patients, members of the healthcare team and community about dying from life limiting illness.
• Demonstrates the use of effective communication.
• Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and skills that are consistent with the professional standards, code of ethics and scope of practice for hospice nursing.
• Participates in on-call duties, as assigned
• Must participate in mandatory continuing education as required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Suburban Hospice

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) by the Indiana Professional Licensing Board
• Must have at least 1 year experience as a LPN.
• Previous experience in hospice or home health preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to manage and report data in a timely fashion, facilitate problem resolution, communicate effectively in the English language and be an interdisciplinary team participant.

Suburban Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suburban Hospice is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence. All employment decisions at Suburban Hospice are made based on job requirements, individual qualifications, or business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Suburban Hospice creates a culture with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment and seeks an environment of inclusion and respect at work.