Pediatric and Adult Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

HopeHealth • Providence, RI

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About The Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced LPN for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care to care for patients who reside in patient's homes.  This position will entail seeing both pediatric and adult patients.

This is a full time 40 hours per week position working 8:00am-4:30pm.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse (LPN) in RI and MA.
• Pediatric experience required
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Dual Licensure in Rhode Island and Massachusetts required within 6 months of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Hospice or Home Care setting preferred
• Experience with prioritization of care and care coordination

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care utilizing state of the art technology in collaboration with patient's RN Case Manager, physician and the interdisciplinary team
• Connect with your patients and see the difference you are making in their lives.
• Communicate regularly with the patient's interdisciplinary care team to ensure the most appropriate care is being provided.
• Teach and educate your patients and their caregivers effective patient self-care techniques and approaches.
• Follows physician orders and treatment plans for patients
• Participates effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to assure that patient services are delivered in a timely manner
• Documents patient care and data accurately, thoroughly and by the end of the scheduled workday.
• Secures positive clinical and quality outcomes according to state and national benchmarks.
• Participate in weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Participate in case conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed