LPN Hospice Team Resource–Monday through Friday days, weekend rotation once every 2 months! Bos[...]

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home is seeking an LPN to join our hospice team in a full-time day role. You will perform nursing visits, provide hospice care, and communicate with physicians under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.

The successful candidate will hold a Massachusetts LPN license, maintain BLS certification, and have at least two years of LPN experience in acute care, rehab, or home care, with hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Massachusetts LPN license and current BLS certification.
• Minimum two years as an LPN in acute care, rehab, or home care; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing visits to patients as delegated by the Hospice RN Case Manager/Clinical Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care using palliative care principles to achieve hospice outcomes.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in patient health to the MD and RN Case Manager.
• Communicate with the physician to report changes and obtain orders as required.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotation as defined by the organization.
• Document services using a problem-oriented record; participate in hospice case conferences as required.

Skills

LPN license

Hospice experience

BLS certified

Education

NLNAC-accredited LPN program

Job description

Watertown, MA • Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home offers a comprehensive orientation training program that consists of:-12 weeks of hands-on hospice training in an orientation setting-Designated preceptors-Comprehensive end-of-life training-On going tailor-made mentorship based on individual needsBecoming a hospice nurse is a uniquely rewarding journey that empowers nurses to profoundly influence how patients and their families face the challenging stage of terminal illness. Nurses who have found success in Hospice have come from Oncology/Hematology departments, Skilled Nursing facilities, Med-Surg nursing, and more!If you are interested in becoming a hospice nurse but don’t know where to start, consider a rewarding career as a hospice nurse at Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home!Job Description:What You’ll Do:The Hospice LPN Team Resource performs professional nursing care, functions as a member of the hospice team and provides input into the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing services. Under the direction and supervision of the RN Case Manager – Hospice, 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:Performs nursing visits to patients as delegated/assigned by the Hospice RN Case Manager/Clinical Manager.Provides hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management to produce hospice outcomes as directed by the RN.Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and RN Case Manager.Communicates with the physician to report significant changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.Participates in the weekend and holiday rotation as defined by Beth Israel Lahey Health at HomeProvide documentation of services utilizing problem-oriented record;Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required.What You’ll Need:Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC)Current licensure to practice as an LPN in the state of MassachusettsMaintains AHA BLS certificationTwo years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care, rehab or home care setting. One year of hospice experience preferredWhat You’ll Get:A highly competitive salary & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursementA reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resourcesA highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient carePay Range:$32.00 – $43.07The 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/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: NursingPay Range: $32.00 - $43.07FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR75927