Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

JOIN US IN MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY DAY!

Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life. We strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end‑of‑life care, and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset:
OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do: COMPASSION, EXCELLENCE, EQUALITY, INTEGRITY, SERVICE, STEWARDSHIP.

We have a passion for purpose‑driven work! Do you? Join our family and provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team across a variety of settings. Coordinate the implementation of each patient’s Plan of Care using the Nursing Process.

• Act in accordance with HWR clinical standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregivers.
• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the physician’s direction.
• Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms, and supply information and assistance to the patient and family for symptom management.
• Serve as liaison to the patient’s physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge of the patient’s needs.
• Offer emotional support to the patient and family/caregiver.
• Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate and follow up as necessary.
• Provide health‑teaching instruction to the patient and family.
• Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care.
• Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow‑up.
• Participate in case review, quality improvement activities, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plan and clinically supervise activities of HNA as related to patient care.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation as scheduled.
• Participate in discharge planning in collaboration with other team members.

• Licensed in the State of Ohio.
• Experience preferred in hospice care, home health, oncology, and/or pain and symptom management.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and auto‑accident insurance acceptable to HWR or its insurer.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification desired; required within the first two years of hire.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when legal requirements (e.g., license, certification, registration) apply.

• Total Rewards Package including Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, voluntary benefits and Corporate Discounts.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Non‑exempt role.
• Technology Package.
• Protocols in place for wellbeing during COVID‑19.

• Compliance with annual Flu Shot Policy or provision of exemption documentation.
• Provide an active auto insurance policy as a licensed driver in Ohio with proper coverage level directed by HWR.
• Provide an active driver’s license.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. This description does not indicate or imply that these are the only duties of the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve

17876 St. Clair Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44111

or careers

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.