What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Field LPN - nights position at Empath Health?
Hospice of Marion, a Part of Empath Health is seeking an LPN – Crisis Care covering Marion County providing one on one care in homes and facilities. Cross training to inpatient unit and on-call visits.
Shift: Night shift 8p-8a, 36 hours a week; 1st week: Mon, Tues, Sat, 2nd week: Sun, Tues, Wed,
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 You’ll Do
- Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, functional, psychological, social, and spiritual and safety needs of the Patient/Family/PCG and performs appropriate emergent skilled interventions, treatments, follow-through or referral in collaboration with Primary RN following the Plan of Care.
- Provide skilled, competent nursing care under the direction of the Primary RN to crisis care team patients and their families.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending or hospice physician in collaboration with Primary RN and/or CTM and documents following Crisis Care Team MAR process and agency policy.
- Provides comfortable, compassionate, dignified and supportive care prior to, during and following death with patient and primary caregiver following Empath Health policies and in collaboration with primary RN/Counselor and other IDT members.
- Educate the community regarding Empath Health philosophy and represent Empath Health at nursing functions in the community as assigned by supervisor.
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 You’ll Need
- Licensure:
- Valid Florida LPN License.
- Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
- Certifications:
- Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Current IV Therapy certification preferred. Must obtain the certification within six months of hire date.
- Additional experience in other health care settings desirable.
- For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.
What You’ll 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, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.