Hospice LPN

Empath Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

60d

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals receiving hospice care in the Broward County area. The LPN supports patients and families during critical moments of care, working under the direction of a Registered Nurse and primary physician to address their needs and provide individualized care focused on comfort and dignity. The role uses monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to enhance quality of life and provides emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during overnight care. The schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend availability.

Trustbridge Hospice has served families across Palm Beach and Broward counties since 1978. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Its Full Life Care approach addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.

Empath Health describes its culture as mission-driven, compassionate, and focused on partnership and meaningful care. The organization states that it complies with applicable disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a 30-hour IV course meeting State of Florida Board of Nursing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and primary physician to assess patient and family needs.
• Coordinate and provide individualized care plans that prioritize comfort and dignity.
• Use monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to enhance quality of life.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during overnight care.
• Ensure exceptional, personalized service and a positive experience for every patient and family.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs.
• More than five weeks of paid time off.
• Continuing education unit support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed