Hospice Field LPN

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate LPN for our Crisis Care Team to provide one-on-one care in homes and facilities, with cross-training in the inpatient unit and on-call visits.

You will monitor the patient’s physical and emotional needs, administer medications, and collaborate with the Primary RN to follow the Plan of Care. Join a mission-driven team delivering respectful, dignified end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• LPN license valid in Florida.
• CPR certification from ARC or AHA.
• IV Therapy certification preferred; must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, spiritual, and safety needs; perform emergent skilled interventions as needed, with Primary RN guidance.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders in collaboration with CTM/Primary RN, documenting per MAR and policy.
• Offer compassionate, dignified care before, during, and after death in coordination with the patient’s care team.
• Educate the community about Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing events as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

LPN license (FL)

CPR certification (ARC/AHA)

IV Therapy certification (preferred)

Job description

## Hospice Field LPNApply: Ocala, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR100406**Hospice of Marion County**, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and skilled **LPN** for our Crisis Care Team to provide exceptional support during critical moments of care. Providing one-on-one care in homes and facilities. Cross training in our inpatient unit and on-call visits. Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity. ## **What You’ll Do** * Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, and spiritual and safety needs of the Patient/Family/PCG and performs appropriate emergent skilled interventions, treatments, follow-through or referral in collaboration with Primary RN following the Plan of Care.* Provide skilled, competent 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 or hospice physician in collaboration with Primary RN and/or CTM and documents following Crisis Care Team MAR process and agency policy.* Provides comfortable, compassionate, dignified and supportive care prior to, during and following death with patient and primary caregiver following Empath Health policies and in collaboration with primary RN/Counselor and other IDT members.* Educate the community regarding Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions in the community as assigned by supervisor. ## **Why Join Empath Health?** * **Earn Competitive Pay:** Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.* **Benefits & Wellness:** Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.* **Industry-Leading PTO:** 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.* **Grow Your Career:** CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.* **Make a Difference:** Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All. ## **What You’ll Need** * Licensure: + Valid Florida LPN License. + Valid Florida State Driver’s License.* Certifications: + 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.* Additional experience in other health care settings desirable.* For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.