Palliative LPN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Oversee planned telephone and/or virtual check-ins with patients under the guidance of the supervising RN/provider.

• Perform thorough reviews of high-acuity patient charts to evaluate the clinical suitability for hospice care.

• Track and record symptoms reported by patients, changes in their condition, medication issues, and care requirements.

• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, symptom control, disease processes, and available support services.

• Report any changes in patient condition or urgent issues to the relevant RN, provider, or interdisciplinary team member.

• Facilitate care coordination for patients among caregivers, physicians, nurses, pharmacies, home health agencies, hospice/palliative care providers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Adhere to established clinical protocols, care plans, and organizational policies.

• Offer emotional support and empathetic communication to patients and families facing serious illness.

• Aid in medication reconciliation and identify potential medication-related issues for review by the appropriate clinician.

• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate pertinent patient updates.

• Assist with referrals, follow-up appointments, supplies, and community resources as needed.

• Safeguard patient privacy and remain compliant with HIPAA and relevant federal and state regulations.

• Execute other tasks within the LPN/LVN scope of practice as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license in the relevant state(s).

• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program.

• Preferred prior experience in palliative care, hospice, home health, oncology, geriatrics, chronic disease management, or a related field.

• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation abilities.

• Comfortable providing patient support through telephone and/or virtual platforms.

• Capability to identify changes in patient condition and escalate concerns effectively.

• Proficient in electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with patients and families with empathy and professionalism.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, including OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship, prior to an employment offer being extended.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Office Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

• 401(k) with up to a 3% company match

• Referral Program

• Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out your earned money when and where you need it!