LPN - Homecare - Leon South

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-time pay on holidays

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Care team. You will deliver one-on-one hospice nursing in patients' homes and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support families throughout the hospice journey.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating holidays and eligible double-time pay on holidays worked. The ideal candidate holds a Florida LPN license, at least one year of medical-surgical

Qualifications

• Current Florida LPN license.
• Minimum of one year medical-surgical inpatient nursing experience; hospice or critical care preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled, patient-centered hospice nursing care in the home setting.
• Monitor symptoms and assist with medication management.
• Document patient visits accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, equipment, and safety.
• Assist with care planning and support the RN Case Manager.
• Help ensure patients remain comfortable, safe, and supported in their preferred environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Care

Monday–Friday | Rotating Holidays | Double Pay on Holidays Worked

Bring Comfort. Deliver Compassion. Make Every Visit Matter.

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Home Care team. If you are passionate about providing exceptional end-of-life care and enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and families in their homes, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, rotating holiday coverage, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• Monday–Friday Schedule
• Double-Time Pay for Holidays Worked
• Provide one-on-one care in patients' homes
• Work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary hospice team
• Meaningful work that truly changes lives
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You’ll Do

Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide compassionate hospice care to patients in their homes while supporting families through every stage of the hospice journey. Responsibilities include:

• Deliver skilled, patient-centered hospice nursing care in the home setting
• Monitor symptoms and assist with medication management
• Document patient visits accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition with the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, equipment, and safety
• Assist with care planning and support the RN Case Manager
• Help ensure patients remain comfortable, safe, and supported in their preferred environment

These duties are consistent with the position’s responsibilities for providing hospice care, monitoring symptoms, educating families, documenting visits, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting RN case managers.

QualificationsQualifications

Required

• Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
• Minimum of one year of medical-surgical inpatient nursing experience - HOSPICE or critical care experience preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team

Preferred

• Hospice or Home Health experience
• Experience providing compassionate end-of-life care

These qualifications reflect the job requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Comfortable traveling throughout the service area
• A collaborative team player
• Organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Passionate about helping patients remain comfortable in the place they call home

Why Big Bend Hospice?

For more than 40 years, Big Bend Hospice has been a trusted leader in hospice and palliative care. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care that honors each patient’s dignity while supporting families through life’s most meaningful moments.

When you join Big Bend Hospice, you become part of a caring team dedicated to excellence, compassion, and service.