LPN Float (8PM-8AM)

Community Hospice & Palliative Care•Saint Johns, FL

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Float provides direct patient care in hospice and palliative care settings in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies. The role supports compassionate, high-quality care by performing assigned clinical tasks and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal outcomes for patients and caregivers. The LPN works at various hospice centers or teams as needed and contributes to organizational quality, safety, and performance improvement activities. The role includes helping implement and modify patient care plans in collaboration with the RN and interdisciplinary team; delivering patient-centered care, including medication administration and procedures within the LPN scope of practice; monitoring and reporting patient changes; documenting care; educating patients and caregivers; and participating in discharge planning and team meetings. The LPN also maintains confidentiality, manages medical supplies, facilitates communication among care team members and physicians, administers IV therapy as permitted by licensure and training, and follows safety and infection control procedures. The LPN is expected to maintain professional relationships, represent the organization appropriately, use the chain of command, demonstrate courtesy and respect, maintain attendance and follow absence-notification policies, cooperate with other departments, participate in QAPI activities, and follow clinical care standards. The description outlines general duties and may be amended as organizational needs change. Employment is at-will and the description does not constitute an employment contract.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of patient care experience.
Current Florida LPN license.
Current CPR certification.
Graduate of an accredited Florida Board of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses.
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.
Ability to work with diverse populations across age, race, and health conditions.
Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Willingness to work at various hospice centers or teams as needed.

Nice To Haves

Acute care and hospice nursing experience preferred.
IV certification, with Florida certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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, and document accordingly.
Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate self-care practices.
Participate in discharge planning and team meetings.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Manage and order medical supplies as needed.
Facilitate communication between care team members and physicians.
Support organizational initiatives, including disaster preparedness and performance improvement activities.
Administer IV therapy as permitted by licensure and training.
Follow general safety and infection control procedures.
Demonstrate professional relationships with internal and external customers and promote the organization’s image.
Use the chain of command for problem solving; demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming; and display courtesy, tact, patience, and respect.
Maintain good attendance and notify the organization of absences according to policy.
Support all departments cooperatively and participate in QAPI activities.
Follow Clinical Care standards.
Work at various hospice centers or teams as needed and participate in organizational quality and safety programs.