Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Hospice | Weekend – After-Hours On-Call

Description

Location: Puget Sound Area | Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, King & Snohomish Counties

Schedule: Every Weekend | 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Compensation: $38.00 - $44.25/hour + $300 On-Call Stipend

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Envision Hospice is seeking a compassionate, clinically confident Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide weekend after-hours hospice coverage throughout the Puget Sound region.

This position is responsible for responding to patient and family needs during overnight hours, providing clinical support, coordinating care, and making in-person visits, including continuous care when necessary to ensure patients remain comfortable and supported.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys working independently, has strong clinical judgment, and is committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care.

Schedule & On-Call Expectations

• Recurring weekend commitment
• On-call availability from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM during assigned weekend shifts.
• Flat on-call stipend provided for assigned coverage.
• Return patient, family, and facility calls within 15 minutes of receiving the call.
• Be available to respond in person within approximately 45–60 minutes, when feasible, based on patient location, travel distance, and clinical coverage demands.
• Provide after-hours coverage throughout the Puget Sound region, based on assigned coverage needs.
• Maintain availability and accessibility throughout all scheduled on-call hours.

What You'll Do

• Respond promptly to after-hours patient, family, and facility calls.
• Assess patient needs and determine appropriate clinical interventions within LPN scope of practice.
• Provide in-person nursing visits when clinically indicated for symptom management, changes in condition, or urgent patient care needs.
• Assist with pain and symptom management to promote patient comfort and quality of life.
• Provide education, reassurance, and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs to the appropriate RN and interdisciplinary team members.
• Collaborate with the on-call RN, provider, and other clinical team members as needed.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate with facility staff, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Follow hospice policies, clinical protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Previous hospice, home health, skilled nursing, or acute care experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Compassionate approach to end-of-life care and family support.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance.
• Ability to meet established callback and in-person response expectations throughout the Puget Sound coverage area.

Training Requirement: Must be available for a minimum of two full weeks of training, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Salary Description

$38.00 - $44.25/hour + $300 On-Call Stipend