LPN-Home Care

1930 VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 4,013,000 - 6,012,000; Full time

Job summary

1930 VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing visits under the direction of an RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager, delivering care in homes, schools, clinics and other community settings.

You will follow the care plan, monitor patient status, report changes promptly, and participate in on-call rotations including weekends, evenings, and holidays. MA LPN licensure and BLS are required; home care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Massachusetts.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preference for 1+ year experience in home care/hospice settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing visits per the plan of care under the RN Case Manager or Clinical Manager.
• Assess patient status and intervene within scope of practice; communicate changes promptly.
• Perform care in homes, schools, clinics and other community settings.
• Provide on-call support and rotate weekends, evenings and holidays to ensure staffing.

Skills

LPN licensure MA

BLS certification

Home care experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Job description

Site: VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

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 (see competency policy/procedure) 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Additional Job Description Remote Type


• Onsite Work Location 168 Industrial Drive


• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40


• Employee Type Regular


• Work Shift Day (United States of America)


• Pay Range $29.13 - $43.64/Hourly


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EEO Statement:

1930 VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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