Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Hospice

Overview

Halifax Health Hospice is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Summary

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.

Job Qualifications

• 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 Hospice, Med-surg or other acute care area.
• Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
• On-Call responsibilities required.
• Certification from a 30 hour IV course preferred.
• Additional certification provided through the facility for IV responsibilities after certification recieved. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families. 
• Perform and document complete assessments.
• Reports any change to supervising RN.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Reinforces the implications of the diagnosis/prognosis and the nature of treatment based on information from primary nurse and/or physician.
• Works in collaboration with an Interdisciplinary Team to develop a Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Functions as a representative of HOVF and utilizes effective communication methods and skills.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and positive working relationships.
• Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, 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. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.