Palliative LPN (Remote)

Job Summary

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

• Manage scheduled telephone and/or virtual patient check-ins under the direction of the supervising RN/provider.
• Conduct high-acuity patient chart reviews to assess hospice clinical appropriateness.
• Monitor and document patient-reported symptoms, changes in condition, medication concerns, and care needs.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, disease processes, and available supportive services.
• Escalate changes in patient condition or urgent concerns to the appropriate RN, provider, or interdisciplinary team member.
• Assist with care coordination among patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, pharmacies, home health agencies, hospice/palliative care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow established clinical protocols, care plans, and organizational policies.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate communication to patients and families navigating serious illness.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and identify potential medication-related concerns for review by the appropriate clinician.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate relevant patient updates.
• Assist with referrals, follow-up appointments, supplies, and community resources as appropriate.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain compliance with HIPAA and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Perform other duties within the LPN/LVN scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the applicable state(s).
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Prior experience in palliative care, hospice, home health, oncology, geriatrics, chronic disease management, or a related setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable providing patient support by telephone and/or virtual platforms.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients and families with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended.