Palatka, FL 32177 Community Hospice and Palliative Care, a leading non-profit specializing in end-of-life healthcare, is hiring an Licensed Practical Nurse Crisis Intervention Care (Full-Time, Nights) to join our growing home health team. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, generous PTO, and retirement options, Community Hospice provides a supportive work environment to grow your professional career. Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Critical Intensive Care LPN assists in the performance of selected acts, for coordinating and supplementing patient care services in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Position Details Days/Hours: Nights; 3x12 shifts, Monday - Friday 8pm-8am, some weekends Compensation: Base salary ($24-27/hr), plus additional shift differential pay and driving mileage Coverage Area: Alachua, Bradford, Union, and surrounding counties; home health with some Assisted Living Facilities Start Date: June 17, 2024 Job 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. CPR Certification (current). We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Established in 1979, Community Hospice & Palliative Care is an innovative national leader in palliative and hospice care, as well as providing programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. During its 42-year history, Community Hospice & Palliative Care has served nearly 220,000 adults and children in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, and recently expanded its service area to include 11 counties in north-central Florida. This new service area allows us to serve hospice patients in Gainesville, Lake City, Palatka and their surrounding communities. Through the support of more than 950 employees and 1,000 volunteers, the organization helps approximately 1,500 patients per day to live better with advanced illness – at home, in long-term care and assisted living facilities, in hospitals and at its 10 inpatient care centers. The organization is committed to improving the quality of life for patients and their families and to be the compassionate guide for end-of-life care in our communities. No one is ever denied care due to an inability to pay.