LPN-Home Care

Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice in Northampton, Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide professional nursing care. You will follow the care plan developed by the RN Case Manager and perform skilled nursing visits in various settings including homes and clinics.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current LPN license in Massachusetts, possess a BLS certification, and have strong organizational skills. The position requires rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing required.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Massachusetts required.
• One year experience in a home care/hospice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under RN Case Manager's direction.
• Perform skilled nursing visits based on the care plan.
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Provide care within clinical practice and competency scope.
• Rotate to weekends, evenings, and holidays for staffing.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of home care health regulatory requirements

Education

Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing

Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a RN Case Manager and/or the Clinical Manager. Provide skilled nursing visits for patients as directed by the plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager. Follow the care plan interventions established by the Case Manager. Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and/or the Clinical Manager as directed. Communicate information on a timely basis, consistent with policy of the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson (Agency) and urgency of the situation. Provide care within the scope of clinical practice and level of competency including assessment of patient status, physical, psychological, and environmental; medication monitoring and administration; patient/family teaching; emergency intervention. Perform skilled nursing services in homes, schools, clinics and other community settings. Provide on‑call support for patients based on needs of the Agency. Rotate to weekends, evenings and holidays to maintain adequate staffing. Consistently demonstrate competency with nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice and Agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing required. Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with one (1) year experience in a home care/hospice setting or equivalent experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of homecare health regulatory and reimbursement requirements required. Demonstrated good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Current driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.