Per Diem Hospice House LPN

Croí Health; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hingham, Massachusetts, is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential bedside care to terminally ill residents at the Hospice House. The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited nursing program and a valid LPN license in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing patient needs. This role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently. Pay ranges from $35 to $40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Current State of Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Preferred community health experience and strong clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care to terminally ill residents.
• Take and track residents’ vital signs.
• Prepare and give medications and assess resident needs.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses

Current State of Massachusetts LPN license

Job description

Croí Healthis a mission-driven, non-profit organization providing home health, palliative, hospice, and wellness services across 27 communities, from Milton to Plymouth. Consistently earning five-star CMS ratings, we lead with innovation, quality, and heart.

Join us and make a difference every day—because here, caring is more than what we do, it’s who we are.

What will you be doing:

The Hospice House LPN will provide basic bedside care to terminally ill residents and render prescribed treatments to clients residing at the Hospice House.

• Take and keep track of residents’ vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration
• Prepare and give patients injections and enemas, monitor catheters and dress wounds, as needed
• Assess present and potential problems, needs and resources of the resident and communicates this to the Hospice House Case Manager

Pay: 35/hr. - 40/hr. Based on experience

What we’re looking for in you:

• Graduate of an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Current State of Massachusetts LPN license
• Previous community health experience, preferred
• Strong clinical skills and Hospice experience, preferred
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written
• Organized. flexible and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Compassionate and caring attitude, sympathetic
• Ability to pick up shifts 7:00am - 7:00pm or 7:00pm - 7:00am

Croí Health complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), sex (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits, pregnancy, or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity and sex stereotypes), age, disability (including mental illness and substance abuse disorders), genetic material, veteran status, communicable disease, natural or protective hairstyles or any combination, thereof with regard to admission, access to treatment or employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.