Role Description
Ennoble Care is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our palliative care team in a remote capacity. The Remote Palliative Care LPN will support patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses by providing ongoing clinical coordination, symptom-management support, patient and caregiver education, and communication with the interdisciplinary care team.
This position is ideal for an LPN who is passionate about patient-centered care and can effectively build trusting relationships with patients and families through telephone and virtual communication.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage scheduled telephone and/or virtual patient check-ins under the direction of the supervising RN/provider.
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Conduct high-acuity patient chart reviews to assess hospice clinical appropriateness.
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Monitor and document patient-reported symptoms, changes in condition, medication concerns, and care needs.
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Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, disease processes, and available supportive services.
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Escalate changes in patient condition or urgent concerns to the appropriate RN, provider, or interdisciplinary team member.
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Assist with care coordination among patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, pharmacies, home health agencies, hospice/palliative care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
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Follow established clinical protocols, care plans, and organizational policies.
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Provide emotional support and compassionate communication to patients and families navigating serious illness.
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Assist with medication reconciliation and identify potential medication-related concerns for review by the appropriate clinician.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
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Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate relevant patient updates.
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Assist with referrals, follow-up appointments, supplies, and community resources as appropriate.
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Protect patient privacy and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable federal and state regulations.
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Perform other duties within the LPN/LVN scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications
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Current, unrestricted LPN license in the applicable state(s).
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Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
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Prior experience in palliative care, hospice, home health, oncology, geriatrics, chronic disease management, or a related setting preferred.
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Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
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Comfortable providing patient support by telephone and/or virtual platforms.
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Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns.
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Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients and families with empathy and professionalism.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary 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.
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Office Holidays
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Paid Sick Time
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401(k) with up to 3% company match
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Referral Program
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Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it!