Sawtelle Hospice House LPN

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an experienced Hospice LPN for our Sawtelle House in Reading, MA. You will perform nursing visits, provide palliative care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient and family goals.

Active MA LPN license, NLNAC-accredited program completion, and BLS certification are required. Two+ years in acute care/rehab/home care with hospice experience preferred. Competitive pay, generous PTO and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Graduate from an LPN program accredited by NLNAC.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 2+ years as an LPN in acute care, rehab or home care setting.
• 1+ year hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing visits to hospice patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Case Manager or Hospice Clinical Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care using palliative care principles to meet care plan outcomes.
• Observe and report changes in patient status to MD and Hospice RN Case Manager.
• Participate in patient/family health teaching.
• Respect patient and family cultural beliefs and values; support goals and treatment preferences.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Follow HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Active MA LPN license

BLS certification

Hospice experience preferred

Education

NLNAC-accredited LPN program

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is located at Sawtelle House--our 10-bed patient home in Reading, MA.

Job Description: What You’ll Do:

The Hospice LPN 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 Hospice RN Case Manager, the Hospice 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.

• Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Case Manager/Hospice Clinical Manager.
• Provide 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.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and Hospice RN Case Manager.
• Participate in the health teaching required by the patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.

More Specifically:

• Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Case Manager/Hospice Clinical Manager.
• Provide 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.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and Hospice RN Case Manager.
• Participate in the health teaching required by the patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.

What You’ll Need:

• An active valid Massachusetts LPN license;
• Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC);
• An active American Health Association BLS certification;
• 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care, rehab or home care setting;
• 1+ year of hospice experience preferred.

What You’ll Get:

• A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care

Pay Range: $32.00 - $43.07

The 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.

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