Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN-PRN) Hospice Home Care

Float Nurse
The Float Nurse is a vital member of the hospice interdisciplinary team who provides flexible clinical support across assigned service areas. instead, the Float Nurse assists with patient visits, coverage needs, and care coordination to support team workflow, continuity of care, and quality patient outcomes. The Float Nurse delivers compassionate, patient-centered hospice care while collaborating closely with clinical and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide hospice nursing care through routine, comprehensive, face-to-face, and symptom follow-up visits in patient homes, facilities, and other care settings.
May provide coverage for admissions, urgent/PRN visits, symptom management, routine visits, and other nursing needs as assigned across service areas.
Identify changes in patient status and communicate pertinent findings, recommendations, and care needs to the interdisciplinary team. Clear handoff back to the RN Case Manager/clinical team, particularly for changes in condition, medication concerns, safety issues, or follow-up needs.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and contribute to care planning and coordination.
Support team workflow by providing visit coverage and clinical assistance as needed.
Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, professional standards, and policies.
Promote compassionate, patient-centered hospice care.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state.
Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred.
Ability to travel to patient care locations throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move as required in a patient care environment.
Ability to safely assist patients within the scope of nursing practice.
The Float Nurse works in patient homes, assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and other care settings. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and assignments to meet patient care and operational needs.
The posted wage range applies to Registered Nurses (RNs); however, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are also encouraged to apply.