Hospice Field LPN
Job Description
**Suncoast Hospice,** a member of **Empath Health** is seeking a caring and motivated LPN to work with us in Pinellas County while providing exceptional care on the following schedule: Monday\-Friday 8a\-5p. The LPN visits hospice patient in their homes utilizes monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient.
Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end\-of\-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.
**What you'll Do**
* Provide ongoing monitoring of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
* Provide accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services
* Provide nursing care under the direction of the Primary RN to a specified group of patients, to provide continuity of care.
* Receive and implement orders under the direction of the RN from the physician.
* Following a patient’s death collaborates with primary RN/Counselor and participates as needed in closure contact with family/caregivers.
* Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending physician in collaboration with Primary RN and/or PFCC
**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
* 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.
**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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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