Home-Based Hospice LPN – Crisis Care (Nights)

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

Career growth and CEU support

Make a Difference

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate LPN for the Crisis Care Team providing one-on-one care in homes and facilities across Marion County. Schedule is 8pm-8am with a rotating week pattern.

You will monitor patient needs, administer treatments, and collaborate with the Primary RN to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. A CPR cert and Florida licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida LPN license.
• Valid Florida State Driver's License.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Current IV Therapy certification preferred. Must obtain the certification within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, and spiritual and safety needs of the Patient/Family/PCG and perform emergent skilled interventions in collaboration with the Primary RN.
• Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of the Primary RN to crisis care team patients and their families.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending hospice physician in collaboration with Primary RN and/or CTM and document per Crisis Care Team MAR process and agency policy.
• Provide compassionate care before, during and after death with patient and primary caregiver in line with Empath Health policies and in collaboration with the Primary RN/Counselor and other IDT members.
• Educate the community about Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate LPN for the Crisis Care Team providing one-on-one care in homes and facilities across Marion County. Schedule is 8pm-8am with a rotating week pattern.

You will monitor patient needs, administer treatments, and collaborate with the Primary RN to ensure high-quality end-of-life care. A CPR cert and Florida licensure are required.