The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care in home or facility settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for implementing care plans, managing pain and symptoms, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
Performs various aspects of hospital care within assigned patient care unit under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Job Responsibility
Provides direct patient care as defined in the New York Nurse Practice Act in the Home, Nursing Facility or Inpatient or Residential Setting.
Applies hospice and nursing practice standards to patient care activities.
Implements plan of care initiated by the Hospice RN.
Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services reflective of plan of care.
Reports changes in patient condition or needs to clinical staff.
Assess and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information.
Participates in coordination of hospice services, reporting needs for hospice interdisciplinary group members, including but not limited to: Hospice Aide, OT, PT, Speech, Nutrition, Skin, Bereavement Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator or Clinical Supervisor referrals/assessments.
Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
Participates in organization’s Performance Improvement Program.
Assists with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
Assists in post mortem care.
Attends IDG meetings and other staff meetings and in-services, as requested. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing or of a Nursing Vocational or Nursing Technical school required.
Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
1 to 3 years of hospice, home care, home health, and acute care experience preferred.
This is a field position in Queens.
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical nursing program and hold a current New York State license. One to three years of experience in hospice, home health, or acute care is preferred.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.