<p>A hospice-focused Licensed Practical Nurse opportunity is open in Melbourne, Florida, providing direct skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of a registered nurse. This is a field-based, patient-centered role embedded within a nationally recognized post-acute care network, offering a structured clinical environment with clear performance expectations and genuine pathways for professional development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $20.38 – $36.44, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Access to development programs supporting advancement into additional clinical or leadership roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based hospice care model — all patient visits conducted in the patient's place of residence</li> <li>Skilled nursing services performed under the daily supervision of a staff RN, with clear clinical oversight structure</li> <li>Medication administration and treatment delivery in accordance with Florida state LPN scope-of-practice regulations</li> <li>Assistance to physicians and RNs during specialized procedures as clinically indicated</li> <li>Complex wound care performed when in-service documentation is on file for the specific procedure</li> <li>Daily patient support with activities of daily living, with emphasis on encouraging appropriate self-care</li> <li>Direct communication with attending physicians and care team members regarding pertinent changes in patient condition</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care organization with established hospice-specific clinical protocols and resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active, and unrestricted LPN licensure in the state of Florida</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle or public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Prior hospice experience preferred but not required</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne is located on Florida's Space Coast, situated along the Atlantic shoreline roughly 70 miles southeast of Orlando. The area offers year-round warm weather, easy access to beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, and outdoor recreation, alongside a cost of living that remains more accessible than South Florida markets. Melbourne's proximity to Kennedy Space Center, a growing technology and aerospace sector, and strong public and private school options make it a well-rounded destination for clinicians relocating with families or seeking a coastal Florida lifestyle.</p>