SIGN ON BONUS- $3,000 POSITION SUMMARY The On-Call LPN is responsible for providing after-hours and weekend clinical support to hospice patients and their families in the Denver metro area. Working on a 7-days-on / 7-days-off rotation, this position serves as the primary point of clinical contact during non-business hours, responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management guidance, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed. This role requires a compassionate, clinically skilled LPN who is comfortable working independently and making sound clinical judgments in a home or facility-based hospice setting. COMPENSATION STRUCTURE Patient Visit Pay: • All patient visits made during the on-call period are compensated at the applicable hourly rate, in addition to the flat on-call availability pay. Competitive On-Call Availability Pay (flat rate per on-call shift) SCHEDULE & ROTATION • Rotation: 7 consecutive days on-call, followed by 7 consecutive days off • On-call hours cover evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned during the active rotation week • Must be available by phone within 30 minutes and able to respond in person within a clinically appropriate timeframe • Coordination with the outgoing on-call nurse at shift transitions is expected ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Respond to after-hours patient and family calls; triage symptoms and provide clinical guidance, reassurance, and education • Conduct urgent in-home or facility-based patient visits as clinically indicated • Assess changes in patient condition and implement or adjust the plan of care within hospice guidelines • Administer or supervise medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders • Provide comfort-focused symptom management including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, and other end-of-life symptoms • Coordinate with the on-call physician for new or updated orders as needed • Communicate significant changes in patient status to the attending physician, Director of Nursing, and/or appropriate team members • Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during the on-call period • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR in accordance with CMS and organizational standards • Coordinate admissions and pronouncements of death as needed during the on-call period • Ensure continuity of care by providing detailed hand-off communication at the end of each rotation • Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and hospice-specific regulations QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education & License: • Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the State of Colorado, in good standing Experience: • Minimum 1 year of LPN experience required; hospice, palliative care, home health, or ICU/med-surg experience strongly preferred • Prior on-call or independent practice experience preferred Skills & Competencies: • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to make independent nursing judgments • Proficiency in symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life care • Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members • Ability to navigate sensitive, emotionally charged situations with compassion and professionalism • Comfortable working independently in a variety of home and facility environments • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR); Hospice Tools experience a plus Other Requirements: • Valid Colorado driver's license and reliable personal transportation • Auto insurance meeting company minimum requirements • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening • CPR/BLS certification required WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Work is performed in patient homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other community settings • Exposure to patients with serious illness; personal protective equipment (PPE) provided and required as appropriate • Must be able to lift and reposition patients as needed (up to 50 lbs with assistance) • Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting • Must be able to drive safely in varying weather and road conditions OUR MISSION At Ovation Hospice of Denver, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families in our community. Every member of our team plays a vital role in honoring the dignity and comfort of those we serve.