Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Hospice

Company: Queen City Hospice
Location: Southwest Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time

Queen City Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in a hospice setting. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that supports comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act
• Deliver nursing care based on comprehensive patient assessments and established plan of care
• Accurately document patient care and services in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, care plans, and symptom management
• Coordinate hospice services with the interdisciplinary care team
• Communicate patient needs, status changes, and care updates effectively
• Provide pain and symptom management interventions
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatments and medications

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) or Vocational Nursing program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in the state of practice
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Current CPR certification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospice, home health, community health, or medical-surgical nursing
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective first of the month)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hospice certification support with salary increase
• Employee referral program
• Merit-based increases
• Employee discount programs

Work Environment & Culture

• No on-call requirements
• Low patient caseloads
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
• Mission-driven organization rooted in Southwest Ohio communities

About Queen City Hospice

Queen City Hospice is proudly Ohio-based and committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to patients across Southwest Ohio. Our team is deeply connected to the communities we serve, focusing on patient- and family-centered care while providing a supportive and flexible work environment for our employees.