Licensed Practical Nurse, PD Nights, 8p - 8a
Company: Treasure Coast Hospice
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a member of the
interdisciplinary team (IDT) within any of the clinical areas, the
LPN is responsible for performing direct patient care and
medication administration under the supervision of the RN Case
Manager and within the LPN scope of licensure in accordance with
the Florida State Board of Nursing standards. Purpose To perform a
combination of skilled professional nursing tasks and provide
palliative and supportive care to the patient and family unit under
the supervision of the RN Case Manager according to Florida’s Nurse
Practice Act. Qualifications Current and active LPN license in the
state of Florida. Two (2) years’ experience in patient care, either
in an acute care setting, long-term care or home health agency.
Hospice experience preferred. Must be Certified Hospice and
Palliative Licensed Nurse (CHPLN) within 12 months. Knowledge
regarding application of the nursing process, including data
collection, assisting with the planning phase intervention and
evaluation of nursing care. Must be computer literate. Must have a
current and valid Florida driver’s license with current auto
insurance. Must hold a current (BLS) CPR certification. Attendance
is a condition of employment. Expectations Provide program
development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice, in an organized,
routine capacity that will enable the cohesion of team
developments. Work collaboratively with other departments,
demonstrate and encourage leadership for a comprehensive approach
to program development. Inspire staff to live the Treasure Coast
Hospice’s Mission, to achieve its Vision, and demonstrate our
Values and Commitment. Be current in legal and compliance hospice
issues. To meet or exceed identifiable standards for the position.
Key Result Areas Responsible for upholding Treasure Coast
Hospice/Model Standards for patient visits and compliant
documentation. Clearly understanding and adhering to each Standard.
Motivate and lead self with confidence, energy and integrity.
Understanding of and ability to execute routine Hospice Nursing:
crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills,
thanatology skills and needs. Under the supervision of the RN Case
Manager, provide skilled professional nursing care to the patient
and family unit incorporating physical, psychosocial, spiritual,
cultural, and biological components. Utilize the nursing process,
demonstrate accurate data collection, and assist in the planning,
implementation and delivery of clinical care services. Implement
the nursing plan of care in accordance to the physician orders and
under the RN Case Manager. Provide appropriate pain and symptom
management, including the patient’s response to treatment and
medications. Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all
elements of the nursing process as determined in the Plan of Care.
Document patient care which reflects nursing intervention,
patient's response to care and progress towards goals as set in the
Plan of Care. Communicate with the physician and IDT all pertinent
information from data collected and the status of the patient and
family unit. Administer medications which include controlled
substances, in accordance to physician orders and TCH policy and
procedures. Assists with the destruction of medications that are
considered narcotic in nature and all other medication that is no
longer being used in accordance with TCH policy. Administer
medications according to TCH policy and procedures, to include for
the patients response and effectiveness of medications, and
document accordingly. Perform or assist in all ADL care and
activities to include, but not limited to, feeding, bathing and
grooming. Obtain vital signs, document and report any abnormal
findings to the RN Case Manager. Document patient care which
reflects nursing intervention, patients’ response to care,
patients’ needs, problems, limitations and progress towards goals.
Maintain a high level of urgency, customer consciousness and
service excellence. Participate as an active supporter of the
Treasure Coast Hospice compliance program, including the emphasis
to report, as well as complying with all Federal, State and Local
laws as well as the organization’s compliance program. Fulfill all
responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of
the organization as requested and assigned. OSHA Category Position
will be categorized as category I (involves routine exposure to
blood and body fluids/tissues). Working Conditions Standing Sitting
Walking Lifting (raising or lowering without mechanical aids) 50
lbs. Pushing or pulling Carrying objects Climbing (ascending or
descending stairs or ladders) Crouching (bending at the knees)
Kneeling (resting on bended knees) Crawling (moving about on the
hands and knees) Stooping (bending at the waist) Reaching
(extending hands and arms in any direction) Handling (seizing,
holding, grasping or turning objects) Typing, picking, pinching or
otherwise working with fingertips Using arm muscles frequently
Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods Transferring
patients: transfer from bed to chair, transfer from chair to bed
and transfer from chair to toilet Driving from location to location
Additional Information To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Incumbent may be required to
perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work
hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or
disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The
person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is
expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions. EEO/Drug Free
Workplace
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