Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Brookhaven Hospice•Marlborough, MA

11d•$36 - $38

About The Position

Brookhaven Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide patient care in and around the Marlborough area. The LPN provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, follows the plan of care, provides treatment, and collaborates with the care team to support positive patient outcomes. Brookhaven Hospice describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered end-of-life care provider focused on offering patients and loved ones support, comfort, compassion, dignity, peace, and human connection.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse program.
Current, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state of practice.
At least three years of LPN experience in community health or a medical-surgical/acute care setting.
Computer proficiency, including typing and familiarity with various programs and electronic medical records (EMR).
Maintain current CPR certification if required by the state.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate patient status by following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family or caregiver needs, and participating in revisions to the plan of care with the RN Case Manager as needed.
Provide focused physical assessments while considering physical, emotional, and spiritual factors that may affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
Attend and provide support at the time of death, with a physician's order and in accordance with local regulations.
Communicate regularly with the attending physician and RN Case Manager about patient needs, report changes in patient condition, and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
Maintain electronic clinical records that are timely, accurate, complete, and compliant with regulatory standards, clearly documenting problems, actions, goals, and changes.