PRN Hospice LPN

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness programs

5+ weeks PTO (Industry‑leading)

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate LPN (PRN) for our Crisis Care Team to deliver skilled nursing support during critical moments of care across Marion County, including home and facility visits. Responsibilities include monitoring needs and administering treatments under guidance of the Primary RN.

We value compassionate care, community education, and a mission-driven team dedicated to Full Life Care for All.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Florida LPN license required.
• Certifications: CPR certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• IV Therapy certification preferred; must obtain within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, and spiritual and safety needs of the patient/family and perform emergent skilled interventions in collaboration with Primary RN.
• Provide skilled nursing care under the direction of Primary RN to crisis care team patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders in collaboration with CTM and document per MAR and agency policy.
• Provide compassionate and dignified care before, during, and after death in coordination with IDT members.
• Educate the community about Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions as assigned.

Education

Florida LPN License

CPR certification (ARC or AHA)

IV Therapy certification (preferred)

Job description

Hospice of Marion County , a part of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and skilled LPN (PRN) for our Crisis Care Team to provide exceptional support during critical moments of care. Providing one-on‑one care in homes and facilities throughout Marion County. Cross training in our inpatient unit and on‑call visits.

Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end‑of‑life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, and spiritual and safety needs of the Patient/Family/PCG and performs appropriate emergent skilled interventions, treatments, follow‑through or referral in collaboration with Primary RN following the Plan of Care.
• Provide skilled, competent nursing care under the direction of the Primary RN to crisis care team patients and their families.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending or hospice physician in collaboration with Primary RN and/or CTM and documents following Crisis Care Team MAR process and agency policy.
• Provides comfortable, compassionate, dignified and supportive care prior to, during and following death with patient and primary caregiver following Empath Health policies and in collaboration with primary RN/Counselor and other IDT members.
• Educate the community regarding Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions in the community as assigned by supervisor.

Why 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 Need

• Licensure:
  • Valid Florida LPN License.
  • Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Certifications:
  • Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • Current IV Therapy certification preferred. Must obtain the certification within six months of hire date.
• Additional experience in other health care settings desirable.
• For field‑based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

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].