Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Inpatient Unit

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours per week

Shift : Nights, 7p-7a

Location: AdventHealth Hospice Inpatient Unit Kissimmerequires going to our Orlando or Altamonte Springs locations. You must be able to cover Orlando and Altamonte when census requires.

The community you’ll be caring for:

Faith based and Mission driven agency

Flexible scheduling

One-on-one patient care in the patient’s home environment

Joint Commission Deemed Status accredited agency

Competitive pay with no state income tax

Commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings

The role you’ll contribute:

The IPU LPN is responsible for identifying patient/family/caregiver needs and providing skilled nursing and supportive care to patients in residence at the Hospice of the Comforter Inpatient Unit in accordance with the plan of care, and policies and procedures.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Provides patient care in a home like setting in the IPU.

1 Provides skilled nursing care to an assigned group of patients in the Inpatient Unit and applies palliative nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients.

2 Ensures that patient is as comfortable as possible and provides nursing care, emotional support and education to the patient/family/caregiver.

3 Assesses patient condition and reports change to RN. Administers medications to patients within the patient care plan and physician’s plan of treatment in compliances with the Florida Nurses Practices Act.

4 Answers patient’s call bell in a timely manner.

5 Orders medications for assigned patients.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made when requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and Training : Graduation from an accredited nursing school program is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.

B. Experience : A minimum of 3 years nursing experience in a Hospital, Inpatient Unit or nursing facility environment is required. Hospice experience is preferred.

C. Certificates and Licenses Required : A clear/active Florida LPN License, Basic Life Support (BLS) and IV certification are required. Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) certification, preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Hospice Care Central FL

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 – Night

Req ID: 24034906

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.