Compassionate Hospice LPN — Home Care Specialist

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and CHI

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate hospice care in patients' homes and communities in Florida. You will work with an RN Case Manager to assess needs, administer medications, and support families through care plans.

You will perform nursing assessments, coordinate care, and educate patients on health maintenance and comfort measures while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• LPN license in good standing to practice in Florida.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience in last three years or one year in public health/home care/hospice preferred.
• Criminal background checks required after offer.
• Strong observation, communication, problem solving, and math skills.
• Ability to lift/move patients and equipment; good physical condition.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine nursing assessment of patients and families to determine hospice needs; performs physical assessment and history.
• Provides nursing care via the nursing process.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient and family needs and revises care as needed.
• Follows the plan of care and communicates revisions as patient status changes.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family in nursing-related needs.
• Provides health care instructions per assessment and plan.
• Assists with activities of daily living and supports patient autonomy and comfort care.
• Collaborates with RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor to coordinate care.

Skills

Observation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

LPN license in Florida

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate hospice care in patients' homes and communities in Florida. You will work with an RN Case Manager to assess needs, administer medications, and support families through care plans.

You will perform nursing assessments, coordinate care, and educate patients on health maintenance and comfort measures while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring safety.