Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice (Field)

HSP_03 Halifax Hospice Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (Hospice) to provide direct patient care in a field setting across the Florida region. The role requires active Florida LPN licensure, graduation from an approved nursing program, and at least one year of Med-surg or acute care experience.

IV certification is required for IV responsibilities. The LPN will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivering quality comfort and symptom management in a compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Active Florida LPN license (or eligible)
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing for LPNs
• Minimum of one year experience in Med-surg or acute care
• Professional interpersonal communication with patients, families, colleagues, and physicians
• IV certification required for IV responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Carry out selected procedures, administer medications, and treatments under direction

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

LPN licensure (Florida)

Job description

Day (United States of America) Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice (Field)

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Job responsibilities include carrying out selected procedures, administration of medications, and treatments.

• Currently licensed or eligible for LPN licensure in State of Florida.
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing in a course of training for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Must have one year's experience in Med-surg or other acute care area.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
• Additional certification required for IV responsibilities.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

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Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.