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Serenity Hospice Care

Office Licensed Practical Nurse

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A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$69,336 / year median in New Jersey

+13% projected growth

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Office Licensed Practical Nurse 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Springfield, NJ $33
  • $35 an hour
  • Full-time Serenity Hospice Care 85 reviews $33
  • $35 an hour
  • Full-time Serenity Hospice Care is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our North Office team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LPN who enjoys supporting clinical operations in an office setting while helping ensure exceptional care for our hospice patients. Position Summary The In-Office LPN provides clinical and administrative support to the interdisciplinary hospice team. This role assists with coordinating patient care, reviewing documentation, communicating with field clinicians and providers, and ensuring compliance with hospice regulations and company policies. Responsibilities Provide clinical support to the Director of Nursing, RN Case Managers, and interdisciplinary team. Review patient charts for completeness and regulatory compliance. Process physician orders and ensure timely signatures. Assist with medication profile reviews and documentation. Coordinate communication with physicians, pharmacies, facilities, and referral sources. Answer clinical phone calls and appropriately triage patient and family concerns. Assist with admissions, recertifications, and discharge documentation as needed. Monitor incoming laboratory reports, orders, and clinical documentation. Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR). Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient visits when necessary. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings. Ensure compliance with CHAP, Medicare, and hospice regulations. Perform additional duties as assigned to support office operations. Qualifications Current New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. Minimum one (1) year of hospice experience preferred. Experience with hospice EMR systems preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems. Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered attitude. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a generous benefit package including Health, Dental, Matched 401(k) and PTO Days. Serenity Hospice Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.