JOB SUMMARY

• Under the direction of the registered nurse and primary physician, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for identifying patient/family needs, and coordinating the care for the patient/family.
• As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contributes and follows an individualized plan of care.
• The LPN utilizes monitoring, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.  
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority.
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times.
• Ensure the complete satisfaction

1. Education/Regulatory Requirements:
   • Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida.
   • Current Basic Life Support Certification.
   • Successful completion of 30 hour IV Course meeting State of Florida Board of Nursing requirements.
   • Hospice Certification preferred.
2. Skills:
   • Understanding of the ability to apply the characteristics of hospice nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, thanatology skills, and needs assessment skills.
   • Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.
3. Professional Requirements:
   • Ability to coordinate with both volunteers and other health care professionals in the delivery of palliative care to Hospice patients.
   • LPNs will be able to perform techniques and procedures according to the skills as evidenced by attendance at training sessions and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
4. Language Skills:
   • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.