Licensed Practical Nurse

The Willows Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our hospice care team. The LPN will provide nursing care and support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, helping promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, supporting patients and families, and providing care in accordance with established plans of care, physician orders, and applicable state and federal regulations.

We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care and understands the importance of supporting both patients and their loved ones during a difficult time.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and other designated care settings.
• Perform nursing visits in accordance with the established plan of care and assigned visit frequencies.
• Assess and report changes in patient condition, symptoms, pain, and overall status to the supervising RN and appropriate members of the care team.
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by Indiana law, physician orders, and agency policies.
• Assist with symptom management, including pain, shortness of breath, anxiety, nausea, and other end-of-life symptoms.
• Provide wound care and other nursing treatments as ordered.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members regarding medications, comfort measures, disease progression, and safe caregiving practices.
• Document nursing visits, interventions, patient responses, and changes in condition accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with the RN case manager, medical director, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Report patient concerns, medication issues, safety risks, falls, and other significant events according to agency policy.
• Support the hospice philosophy by promoting comfort, dignity, patient choice, and quality of life.
• Maintain compliance with applicable hospice regulations, infection prevention practices, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the State of Indiana.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain it as required by agency policy.
• Previous nursing experience preferred; hospice, home health, long-term care, or palliative care experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical observation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license for required patient visits.
• Ability to complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, flexible, and committed to treating every patient and family with respect. We value nurses who are attentive to changes in patient condition, communicate concerns promptly, and understand that even small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in hospice care.

Why Join The Willows Hospice?

At The Willows Hospice, we believe hospice care is about more than managing symptoms. It is about providing comfort, preserving dignity, and supporting patients and families through every stage of the end-of-life journey. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Employment Details

• Job Type: PRN with potential to grow.
• Location: Indiana – patient visits in assigned service areas
• Experience: Nursing experience preferred
• License: Indiana LPN license required

The Willows Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person