Hospice Field LPN

Empath Health•Ocala, FL

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About The Position

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and skilled LPN for its Crisis Care Team. The role provides one-on-one care in homes and facilities, with cross-training in the inpatient unit and on-call visits. The LPN provides skilled nursing care to crisis care patients and their families under the direction of the Primary RN, following the Plan of Care and agency policies. Care includes monitoring patient and family needs, performing appropriate skilled interventions, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and providing compassionate support before, during, and after death. The position also includes community education and representing Empath Health at assigned nursing functions.

Requirements

Valid Florida LPN license.
Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
For field-based positions, reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
Proof of valid automobile insurance; a copy will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

Nice To Haves

Current IV Therapy certification is preferred; certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Additional experience in other health care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

Monitor the physical, functional, psychological, social, spiritual, and safety needs of patients, families, and primary caregivers.
Perform appropriate emergent skilled interventions, treatments, follow-through, or referrals in collaboration with the Primary RN and according to the Plan of Care.
Provide skilled, competent nursing care to Crisis Care Team patients and their families under the direction of the Primary RN.
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending or hospice physician in collaboration with the Primary RN and/or CTM, and document according to the Crisis Care Team MAR process and agency policy.
Provide comfortable, compassionate, dignified, and supportive care before, during, and following death, in collaboration with the Primary RN, Counselor, and other IDT members.
Educate the community about the Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions as assigned by a supervisor.