LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice
Haven Hospice · Lake City, FL · 1 mo ago
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About the Role
Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice LPN to join our team in Lake City, FL. Our hospice LPNs provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people's lives.
Schedule
- PRN DAY Shift, 7a-7p
- Must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts per pay period
How You Will Benefit
- Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
- Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Less time on your feet compared to other settings
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
Responsibilities
- Give hands-on care to patients nearing the end of life, following state nursing rules
- Follow the care plan after assessing the patient's needs
- Keep clear and timely records of the care provided
- Teach and support patients and their families about the illness and care plan
- Help coordinate care by communicating with the hospice team (like aides, chaplains, social workers)
- Manage pain and symptoms, checking how well treatments are working
- Take part in training and quality improvement activities to grow professionally and improve care
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more
- Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
- Three years nursing experience
- Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred
- Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State
- Comply with accepted professional standards and practice
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification
- Understand philosophy of hospice concept
- Also understand needs of the terminally ill
- Use own knowledge and experience base and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication, and organization skills