Awarded Best Quality of Care — Once Again!
Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.
At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we’re honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.
We’re here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.
Position Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies. The LPN supports the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care in hospice and palliative care settings, performing assigned clinical tasks and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients and caregivers.
Primary Location: Community Hospice St. Vincent's Southside Center for Family Caring. Must be able to flex to other center locations as needed.
Shift: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. with alternating weekends.
$3500 Sign on Bonus offered.
Must have IV certification
Essential Functions
- Assist in implementing and modifying patient care plans in collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver patient-centered care, including administering medications and performing procedures within the LPN scope of practice.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the RN and physician; document accordingly.
- Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate self-care practices.
- Participate in discharge planning and team meetings.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage and order medical supplies as needed.
- Facilitate communication between care team members and physicians.
- Support organizational initiatives such as disaster preparedness and performance improvement activities.
- Administer IV therapy as permitted by licensure and training.
- Follow general safety and infection control procedures.
- Participate in total organization program activities including:
- Demonstrating professional relationships with internal and external customers
- Promoting the organization’s image
- Using chain of command for problem solving
- Demonstrating appropriate dress and grooming
- Displaying courtesy, tact, patience, and respect
- Maintaining good attendance and notifying of absences per policy
- Supporting all departments cooperatively
- Participating in QAPI activities
- Following Clinical Care standards
Knowledge and Critical Skills
- Knowledge of hospice nursing practices and principles
- Strong patient observation, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing environments and schedules
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Capable of working with diverse populations across age, race, and health conditions
- Demonstrates sound judgment and maintains confidentiality
Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of patient care experience required
- Acute care and hospice nursing experience preferred
License / Certification
- Current Florida LPN license
- IV Certification (Florida preferred)
- Current CPR certification
Education
- Graduate from an accredited Florida Board of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses
Other Requirements
- Must be willing to work at various hospice centers or teams as needed
- Participation in organizational quality and safety programs is expected
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Community Hospice & Palliative Care may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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