LPN-Care Center

Hospice of Marion County a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated LPN to work with us at our Hospice House in Ocala while providing exceptional care on the following schedule: End of the week 7am to 7pm

Since 1983 Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible while supporting their families and caregivers with respect guidance and dignity.

What youll Do

• Provides ongoing assessments of physical psychological social and spiritual needs of the Patient/Family and initiates appropriate intervention or referral in collaboration with RN.
• Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services as provided for in Empath Health policies and submits in a timely manner.
• Assists the RN to provide continuity of care and submits the required documentation in a timely manner. Receives orders in collaboration with the RN from physician.
• Assists with providing bereavement counseling to the family and/or primary caregiver as determined by the IDT.
• Administers medications and treatments prescribed by the attending physician in collaboration with RN.

Why Join Empath Health

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical dental vision life insurance retirement with company match plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest recharge and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness compassion and Full Life Care for All.

What Youll Need

• Minimum of 1 years experience preferred.
• Licensure:
• Valid Florida LPN License.
• Valid Florida State Drivers License.
• Certification: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; Current IV Therapy certification required or willing to obtain within six moths of hire date.
• Must be able to remain flexible and work at alternate facility where there is a business need for reassignment for one or more shifts at an alternative facility. When this occurs the colleague is responsible for their own transportation to the alternate facility and at their expense. If mode of transportation is self-driving to that facility the colleague must maintain an active valid drivers license and proof of valid automobile insurance both of which will be placed in the colleagues HR file.
  
  

What Youll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida including hospice home health grief care geriatric primary care elder care (PACE) HIV and sexual health (EPIC) and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person body mind and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen supported and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health youll find purpose partnership and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make lifes journey more meaningful.