LPN, Hospice (Generous Sign On Bonus!)

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a compassionate Hospice LPN to provide hands-on clinical care in patients' homes, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to manage care plans and monitor patient needs.

The role emphasizes wound care, medication administration, accurate documentation, and education for patients and caregivers to promote independence and comfort in the home setting. Rhode Island LPN license and CPR are required, with at least 1 year of progressive clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Rhode Island LPN license is required.
• At least 1 year of progressive clinical experience (home health or acute care preferred).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including treatments and wound care.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote independence and self-care.
• Document all care provided and patient updates.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary coordination.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Home health experience

Education

Rhode Island LPN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

As a Hospice LPN, you’ll provide hands‑on clinical care and support to patients in their homes, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll help manage care plans, monitor, and ensure each patient receives the compassionate and skilled care they deserve.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing direct nursing care, including treatments, wound care, and medication administration
• Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to the RN or care team
• Supporting the development and adjustment of individualized care plans
• Collaborating with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educating patients and caregivers to promote independence and self‑care
• Accurately documenting all care provided and patient updates
• Participating in team meetings and interdisciplinary coordination

Requirements

• Valid Rhode Island LPN license (required)
• Equivalent education required for RI LPN licensure.
• At least 1 year of progressive clinical experience (home health or acute care preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.