LPN, Hospice (Generous Sign On Bonus!)

VNA Home Health & Hospice; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Home Health & Hospice in Rhode Island seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide hands-on hospice care in patients' homes. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage care plans, monitor patient status, and document updates to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, wound care, medication administration, education for patients and caregivers, and participation in team meetings. A valid RI LPN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• RI licensure as LPN required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred/required.
• Valid CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including treatments and medication administration.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans with the team.
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote independence and self-care.
• Document all care and patient updates accurately.
• Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary coordination.

Skills

CPR

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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.

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

• Equivalent education required for RI licensure required, Bachelor’s Degree (min) in relevant discipline strongly preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required. Previous experience in an acute care or hospice environment setting preferred.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Valid RI Licensed Practice Nurse license
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance are required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records, medical reports, etc. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Must be able to speak, read, and write English with excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Must be able to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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.