Hospice LPN Float: Night Shift Care

Community Hospice; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Float) at Community Hospice provides direct patient care across hospice settings, supporting compassionate, high-quality care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an active Florida LPN license, ability to administer medications, IV therapy where permitted, and to work 8:00 PM–8:00 AM across multiple centers as needed; strong observation, documentation, and communication skills are essential to ensure optimal patient and caregiver

Qualifications

• Hospice nursing knowledge and principles.
• Strong patient observation, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and schedules.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Capable of working with diverse populations across age, race, and health conditions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and maintains confidentiality.

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; document accordingly.
• Educate patients and caregivers on appropriate self-care practices.
• Participate in discharge planning and team meetings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage and order medical supplies as needed.
• Facilitate communication between care team members and physicians.
• Support organizational initiatives such as disaster preparedness and performance improvement activities.
• Administer IV therapy as permitted by licensure and training.
• Follow general safety and infection control procedures.
• Participate in total organization program activities including: Demonstrating professional relationships with internal and external customers, Promoting the organization’s image, Using chain of command for problem solving, Demonstrating appropriate dress and grooming, Displaying courtesy, tact, patience, and respect, Maintaining good attendance and notifying of absences per policy, Supporting all departments cooperatively, Participating in QAPI activities, Following Clinical Care standards.

Skills

Hospice nursing

Patient observation

Documentation

Communication

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate from an accredited Florida Board of Nursing program for Licensed Practical Nurses

Job description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Float) at Community Hospice provides direct patient care across hospice settings, supporting compassionate, high-quality care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an active Florida LPN license, ability to administer medications, IV therapy where permitted, and to work 8:00 PM–8:00 AM across multiple centers as needed; strong observation, documentation, and communication skills are essential to ensure optimal patient and caregiver