Home Health LPN Team Resource--Burlington

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive pay rate

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an LPN to provide professional nursing care within the hospice program under the supervision of the RN Case Manager. You will contribute to assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing services and ensure care aligns with the established plan for each patient.

Responsibilities include nursing visits, symptom management, timely reporting of changes, patient and family education, and strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts LPN license.
• Graduate from NLNAC-accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 2+ years of LPN experience in acute care, rehab or home care; hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing visits as assigned by the RN Case Manager/Clinical Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care and symptom management.
• Observe, record, and report changes to MD and RN Case Manager.
• Participate in health teaching for patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family beliefs and treatment preferences.
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Massachusetts LPN license

Hospice experience

BLS certification

2+ years nursing experience

Education

NLNAC-accredited LPN program

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

The LPN performs professional nursing care, functions as a member of the team and provides input into the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing services. Under the direction and supervision of the RN Case Manager, the LPN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he or she provides and assumes responsibility for the provision of nursing care in accordance with the established plan of care for assigned patients.

More Specifically

• Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the RN Case Manager/Clinical Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles and symptom management to produce outcomes as directed by the RN.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and RN Case Manager.
• Participate in the health teaching required by the patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• An active valid Massachusetts LPN license;
• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC);
• An active American Health Association BLS certification;
• 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care, rehab or home care setting; 1+ year of hospice experience preferred.

What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care

Pay Range

$32.00 - $43.07

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled