Lpn-Pace

PACE a member of Empath Healthis seeking a compassionateLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Tampa FL. In this role the Licensed Practical Nurse will assist in providing care in the clinic setting as well as in the home.

What is PACE

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain safe and independent in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build long-term connections with participants supporting them through all stages of carethis is a meaningful alternative to traditional inpatient or facility-based care.
• Team-Driven Preventive Focus: Collaborate closely with physicians social workers therapists and other clinicians in a proactive care model focused on prevention wellness and holistic well-being.

What Youll Do

• Take responsibility for evaluating and improving the quality of participant care and services provided.
• Document in the medical record to include significant changes in participant status.
• Update care plans with changes in participant status.
• Complete documentation of all visits (including episodic routine phone calls etc) against the corresponding care plan elements.
• Review medical record to ensure that appropriate information such as labs specialist reports and diagnostic test results are captured in the medical record.
• Identify participants overt problems/needs and set priorities.
• Identify problems requiring further referral and/or follow up.
• Interpret and record latest diagnostic results.
• Collaborate with the RN on a plan of care based on nursing process which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs.
• Ensure care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides correct treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to participant care standards.

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

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing program required.
• Current Florida LPN License
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• A minimum of one years experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.

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.