LPN - IPU - PRN

Big Bend Hospice (BBH) is your “Hometown Hospice” providing compassionate end-of-life care for over 40 years to the Big Bend region. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, and excellence, we are seeking an experienced LPN to join our inpatient units PRN.

The ideal candidate for the IPU LPN, PRN works in our team at our inpatient centers, The First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care and Dozier House. They provide outstanding patient care based on the nursing process, planning, implementation, and monitoring to IPU patients in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.  

Position Duties and Responsibilities:  
The IPU LPN PRN responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides end-of-life care to patients and families.
• Promotes and maintains patient quality of life under the guidance of the registered nurse.
• Provides necessary education to patient/caregiver/family to enable them to provide appropriate care for the patient.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
• Assists patients, families, colleagues, and self to cope with suffering, grief, loss, and bereavement in end-of-life care.
• Utilizes electronic medical records and other electronic devices to their fullest potential.
• Monitor and evaluate medication needs and administration of patients, including symptom management, supplies, and equipment needs.
• Communicates progress and needs of patients and families to other interdisciplinary team (IDT) members promptly and professionally.
• Assess patient safety and provide education on safety issues to patients and families. 
• Refer patients to other disciplines as needed.
• Educate patients and families on using durable medical equipment (DME) appropriately.
• Assist and provide HHA services as needed.
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
• Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Performs all duties within the framework of the Hospice's philosophies, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties of healthcare team members and as assigned.

Work Schedule:  

• PRN Schedule.
• PRN employees are required to work a minimum (3) 12-hour shifts a month
• Hours: 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM

Education & Experience:

• Graduate of Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Hospice and/or home health experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities: 

• Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Compassionate with sound judgment.  
• Possesses critical thinking skills to clarify goals, examine assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, accomplish action, and assess conclusions. 
• Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic. 
• Ability to extend hospitality and patience while assisting patients, families, physicians and peers under stressful circumstances
• Must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner. 
• Must be able to withstand contact with animals and exposure to hoarding situations. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and medical software programs.  
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospice philosophy.

Requirements: 

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. 
• Commitment to BBH’s core values: integrity, compassion, and accountability. 
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida. 
• Current CPR/BLS certification. 
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification preferred. 

Total Rewards:  

BBH offers a robust Total Rewards package to include Competitive Salary, Robust Employee Benefits, Recognition and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible for most roles).  

Apply today and help us grow our mission to inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grieve - one family at a time!  

Big Bend Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.