Hospice LPN

Empath Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Job summary

Trustbridge Hospice (part of Empath Health) is seeking a compassionate Hospice LPN to join our team in South West Broward County. Schedule: 8:30am–5:00pm with weekend availability.

You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, and provide specialized comfort-focused nursing to patients in hospice care. The role includes emotional support for families, providing teaching, and maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care in a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an LPN in Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 30-hour IV course completion (State of Florida Board of Nursing requirements) is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered hospice nursing care under RN and physician supervision.
• Coordinate and implement individualized care plans prioritizing comfort and dignity.
• Utilize monitoring, intervention and teaching to improve quality of life.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families during care and overnight shifts.

Education

LPN Florida license

Job description

Trustbridge Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team and provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals receiving hospice care in the South West Broward County Area.Schedule: 8:30am - 5pm with weekend availability.Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Formed from the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we continue to provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness.What you'll DoAs a Hospice LPN, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families during some of the most critical moments in care.Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse and primary physician to assess patient and family needsCoordinate and provide individualized care plans that prioritize comfort and dignityUtilize monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to enhance quality of lifeProvide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during overnight careEnsure exceptional, personalized service and a positive experience for every patient and familyWhy 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 NeedCurrent license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.Current Basic Life Support Certification.Successful completion of 30 hour IV Course meeting State of Florida Board of Nursing requirements is a plus.Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail] Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.