LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

*$3000 sign on/retention bonus available for new Full time LPN hires**Use your nursing skills to make a difference.*Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients. They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life's journey.Responsibilities*LPN Duties and Responsibilities** Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.* Responsible for identifying patient/family needs.* Coordinating the care for the patient/family.* As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contributes and follows an individualized plan of care* Utilizes monitoring, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.* Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority* Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times* Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.* Position requires local travel to patients homes/facility*LPN Qualifications:** Education/Regulatory Requirements:* Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.* Current Basic Life Support Certification.* 30 hour IV Certification preferred* Hospice Certification preferred.* Skills:* Understanding of the ability to apply the characteristics of hospice nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, thanatology skills, and needs assessment skills.* Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver's license.* Professional Requirements:* Ability to coordinate with both volunteers and other health care professionals in the delivery of palliative care to Hospice patients.* LPNs will be able to perform techniques and procedures according to the skills as evidenced by attendance at training sessions and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.* Language Skills:* _*Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.*_Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* Home Health* Hospice & Palliative MedicinePhysical Setting:* Long term care* Nursing home* OutpatientLicense/Certification:* FL LPN License (Required)* BLS Certification (Required)* 30 hour IV certification (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-01-03