LPN - Gainesville Area

Gainesville, FL 32606
Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, the LPN assists in the performance of selected acts, for coordinating and supplementing patient care services in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. The LPN provides patient care services as established in Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Policies and Procedures.
LPNs need to flex their work locations between various Community Hospice centers or teams at any time as patient needs and demands fluctuates.
* Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm
* Base Salary + Mileage
Position Description

• Assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in the development and provision of the patient's Plan of Care and recommends change/revision as necessary.
• Acts as a role model in confidentiality, professionalism, appropriate attire and work attitudes.
• Assists the IDG team in performing specialized duties, and procedures, and administers medications, as appropriate.
• Utilizes an individualized, outcome driven approach in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicates and updates the RN and physician in observed changes in patients' condition, and provides written documentation as required.
• Assists the patient/caregiver in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Participates in and assists with discharge planning.
• Participates in IDG meetings and collaborates with team members in the identification, management, and/or resolution of the patient/family/caregiver needs/problems.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature by maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of care.
• Shares information only when the recipient's right to know is clearly established according to HIPAA regulations.
• Processes physician orders: electronic, written, or verbal.
• Maintains and orders medical supplies as requested.
• Facilitates communication with the attending physician and if applicable the hospice physician when appropriate; (e.g. upon death of patient, and/or transfer of patient to another level of care.)
• Assists in the disaster preparedness and is available for assigned duties.
• Engages in the administration of intravenous therapy (IV), within the scope of LPN licensure.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, as applicable

Education & Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Two (2) years of patient care experience required, minimum
• Acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Previous hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited Florida Board of Nursing program for LPNs/LVNs.

Certifications & Licensures

• Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Florida.
• IV Certification required; State of Florida preferred.
• R Certification (current).