Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Specialized Staffing Hospice

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: * Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off from Day One * 403-B Retirement Plan * 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave * Career Development * Whole Person Well-being Resources * Mental Health Resources and Support * Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 605 MONTGOMERY RD City: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS State: Florida Postal Code: 32714 Job Description: Schedule: Full Time, 36 hours per week. Shift: Day Shift, 6:45am-7pm/ 7am-7:30pm. Orientation and training will be on days. Flexibility is required between the 2 schedules covering Crisis Care and Runner. Location: All of Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Main campus office is in Altamonte Springs Provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and inpatient units. Assesses patient conditions and symptoms to determine the need for crisis care. Administers medication, takes vitals, feeds, bathes, changes clothes and bedding, dresses wounds, and provides other palliative care as indicated in the care plan. Offers support and education to the patient's family and caregivers. Communicates with supervisory RN regarding symptom management, changes in patient condition, safety issues, and other patient care concerns. Completes all required documentation for the patient's medical record, including medication profiles. Ensures charting documents patient condition, medications administered, changes in condition, directives from supervisors, safety issues, and caregiver education. Performs post-mortem procedures according to policy and completes required documentation. Provides brief respite for caregivers during shifts as needed. Participates in staff, department, team meetings, in-services, and other related activities. Attends educational and developmental seminars and meetings as appropriate. Interacts appropriately with caregivers and staff in the patient's place of residence. Responds promptly to pages and phone calls during assigned hours of duty. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required] * Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee. [Required] Knowledge of electronic medical record. [Required] * Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. [Required] * Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required] * Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care Orientation and Training, as necessary. [Required] Education: * Technical/Vocational School [Required] Field of Study: * N/A Work Experience: * 3+ lpn experience [Required] * Home health experience [Preferred] Additional Information: * N/A Licenses and Certifications: * Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) [Required] * Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] * Driver's License (DL) [Required] * Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $20.97 - $38.99 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.