Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health and Hospice)

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care in home health and hospice settings in Orlando, Florida. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and guiding families through illness and end-of-life needs.

You will deliver direct patient care, educate families, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient-centered outcomes, while adhering to care plans and professional

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure is required.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication/treatment administration skills.
• Empathy, professionalism, and excellent bedside communication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to quality care and patient-centered, mission-driven service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and nursing interventions in the home.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and follow care plans.
• Monitor vital signs/condition changes and report findings to the care team.
• Educate and support patients and families through difficult health transitions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Skills

LPN licensure

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Bedside communication

Team-based care

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health & Hospice

Provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care to patients in a home and hospice setting. Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, and support families with education and guidance related to illness and end-of-life needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and nursing interventions in the home
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and follow care plans
• Monitor vital signs/condition changes and report findings to the care team
• Educate and support patients and families through difficult health transitions
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and medication/treatment administration skills
• Empathy, professionalism, and excellent bedside communication
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality care and patient-centered, mission-driven service