LPN - Hospice

Traditions Health is seeking a new LPN to join our growing Hospice Team in Mishawaka!


Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

Experience: One year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice

• Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation: This position is a remote role but meeting from time to time in an alternate location is probable. Reliable transportation is necessary.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis profile; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; the ability to work flexible schedule; the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patient’s physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.

• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC.

• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patient (OSHA).

• Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.

• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations.

• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.

• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.

• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

We aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.

Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work,  supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve.

 

You will be offered The Care Team benefits plan with PTO starting January 1, 2026. 

 

About The Care Team

At The Care Team, our purpose has always been clear: to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com

Compensation Range:

$26.17 - $30.93

Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision.

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Company sponsored life insurance

• Supplemental life insurance

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Accident & Critical Illness

• Employee Assistant Program

• Generous PTO (that increases with your tenure)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Mileage reimbursement

• Continuing education opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.