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Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice House

SSM Health

Maryland Heights, Missouri

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SSM Health
LPN

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 29, 2026

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Shift
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Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required

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Job Id R200535 Day Shift JOB DESCRIPTION It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St Louis Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Hospice Schedule: PRN minimum requirements, 3 shifts/month including one weekend Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, everyday. Job Summary: Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within the scope of license. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers care to assigned clients and performs direct care in accordance with an established plan of care. Delivers safe care at all times that is in line with physician orders, home health policy and established nursing care standards. Maintains communication regarding patient progress with physician, supervisor, staff and family members as appropriate to the situation. Reports patient-related observations to supervising RN on a daily basis. Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments. Provides documentation that follows the established treatment plan, supports coordination of patient care, meets regulatory requirements and ensures reimbursement. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or educational equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE One year licensed practical nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driver’s License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Driver’s License: State of Issuance And Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Licensure Issued by Compact State Or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 1910000217 Hospice-St Louis Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. Lorem Ipsum Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. Explore New Ways of Working Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Skills for this role

Delivers direct patient careAdministers medicationsAdverse drug reaction monitoringPoint of care testingCare documentation

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • LPN
  • Compact License
  • Valid Driver's License

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Parental leave

About the employer

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SSM Health
Hiring organization

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system serving communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. With more than 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers, SSM Health operates hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care,…

3.3 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Some nursing positions offer favorable schedules with no nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Sign-on bonuses available for qualified external candidates on certain roles
  • Comprehensive benefits package promoting physical, mental, and financial well-being

What reviewers flag

  • No specific employee review content was captured in the provided research from Glassdoor or Indeed to identify explicit negatives
  • The organization's prominent emphasis on 'commitment to healthy culture' may suggest past or ongoing workplace culture challenges being addressed
  • Sign-on bonuses being offered for certain roles may indicate recruitment or retention difficulties in specific areas
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On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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