Hospice LPN

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Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a experienced, talented, and compassionate hospice Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patients private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.

Job Responsibilities

Good Shepherd Community Care is pleased to offer this opportunity for a highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse seeking to practice at the top of their license.The Hospice LPN will provide the highest quality nursing care for all hospice patients following the established plans of care. The ideal candidate understands the importance of providing an exceptional level of nursing services and compassionate end-of-life care for clients. This LPN must be professional, reliable and organized, and must demonstrate effective communication skills. Hospice LPNS perform the full range of their professional capabilities. LPNs with a growth mindset and a collaborative approach flourish at Good Shepherd. Must have demonstrated skills in patient / family evaluations, pain management, symptom control, and communication .

Schedule And Weekly Hours

Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Education, Skills, And Experience

• Licensed Practical Nurse (MA license)
• A minimum of two years prior experience in community health, long term care facility, oncology, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to be a team player and work harmoniously with patients, families, co-workers, and management.
• Providing care consistent with written instructions.
• Providing assessments of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patients physical, functional and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• Providing on-going evaluation of patient / family response to care and informing the Nursing Care Coordinator and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of interventions.
• Preparing documentation that demonstrates adherence to the patients individualized plan of care and progress towards established goals.
• Assessing for patients safety.
• Providing personal care including assistance with daily hygiene, ambulation, exercise, toileting, nutritional support, dressing changes and other care as designated by the Nursing Care Coordinator.
• Assisting with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• Assisting patients with household activities.

Good Shepherd Benefits (Full Time)

Pay Range

$30-35 / hour : This number reflects an average range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills, and can exceed the starting range.

Industry

Healthcare

Employment Type

Full Time

About Us

Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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