LPN - Hospice

Job Description

Req#: 33735890             Client: Gentiva                 Date Start: 02/03/2025

Type:     Staffing - Supplier Sourced                        Dept: 05214-KOC : Gentiva-Ocala       

Date End: 02/03/2026                  Requisition Status:        Pending              

Department:     05214-KOC : Gentiva-Ocala

Job Category:   Clinical-Nursing-Florida

Job Code:           Per Diem-Hospice LPN - Florida:Per Diem-Hospice LPN - Florida

Job Title:             Per Diem-Hospice LPN - Florida

Number of Positions:    6

Remaining Positions:   6

                 

Duties:

Job Summary:

The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients of all ages in their place of residence, and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary team, patient, family and referring agency, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and state law where the hospice program is located. The role of the LPN/LVN is dependent in nature: All LPN/LVN nursing activities are to be assigned from an existing care plan and under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

 

Essential Duties:

-Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care as directed by the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the nursing standard operating procedures.

-Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

-Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.

-Revises and resolves patient problems and goals as changes occur and/or recertification occurs after consultation with the Registered Nurse.

-Participates in providing bereavement support to families, including closure contacts and associated bereavement activities as assigned by the team.

-Attends staff meetings.

-May participate in death pronouncement as per Nurse Practice Act, applicable state laws and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

-Performs other activities as assigned.

-This is a safety-sensitive position.

-May participate in call activities by completing scheduled routine visits or on-call visits after triage by the Registered Nurse.

-Must participate in on call under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

-Depending on Nurse Practice Act, may give on site direction to the Hospice Aide for activities listed on the Hospice Aide plan of care established by the RN.

-Participates in the recertification process to assure patient eligibility by gathering data.

-Reports findings or changes in the patient 's condition to the Registered Nurse, interdisciplinary team and referring physician.

-Documents reports in clinical notes per agency policy and procedures.

-Provides, and evaluates the effectiveness of, intermittent skilled nursing services as permitted by state regulations, which may include assessment, evaluation, procedures, administration of treatments and medications, education and training as outlined in the patient plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

 

Skills:  

Required Skills & Experience:

-Minimum two years LPN/LVN experience, either in oncology, long-term care, or hospice or home health.

-Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper.

-Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.

FLORIDA: N/A

 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-Three to five years ' experience preferred.

 

Education:        

Required Education:

-Graduate of an approved school of Practical Nursing.

-FLORIDA: N/A

 

Preferred Education:

-N/A

 

Required Certifications & Licensure:

-Proof of auto insurance and valid driver's license.

-Must have current active license for state of practice.

-Current BLS

-FLORIDA: N/A

 

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

-N/A

 

Languages:       

English Read    Write   Speak

Skills:  

Required

HCHBBLS (CPR)

Additional

Languages:       

English( Speak, Read, Write )

Minimum Degree Required:

Client Location

Country:              United States

State/Province:               Florida

City:      Ocala

Address:             1320 SE 25th Loop, Gentiva Hospice

POSTAL CODE: 34471-1024

Work Location

 Same as Client Location

 

 Other Client Location

 Work Completed Offsite

Schedule                                           

Start Date:         02/03/2025       Hours Per Week:             40.00

Hours Per Day: 8.00

Schedule Notes:             50 days/ 55 nights. 12H shifts with start time of 8am or 8p. These are continuous care cases when patients are close to passing. Shifts may not go the full 12 hours.

Days Per Week:               5.00

Financials                                                         

Department:     05214-KOC : Gentiva-Ocala

Rate Application:          

Per Hour  Bill Rate Base               $50.00

Orientation       $0.01

Currency:           USD

Supplier FLSA Classification:   N/A

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