- Is able to articulate hospice philosophy and provides care accordingly
- Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team that includes the patient and family in facilitating a patient specific plan of care which is driven by the patient's end-of-life goals and preferences
- Functions, in collaboration with the RN Hospice Case manager, as the "eyes and ears" of the physician in the home or facility, communicates an accurate assessment of the patient's condition to the physician, confers with the RN Case manager and offers guidance on treating end-of-life pain and other symptoms when requested
- Provides skilled service that ensures the nursing needs of the patients are met as indentified in the patient's initial and comprehensive assessments
- Obtains data on the physical, psychological social and spiritual factors that may influence the patient's care.
- Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in delivering patient care. Combines nursing functions and personal care otherwise delivered by a Hospice Aide into one visit to maximize staffing resources and improve patient/facility satisfaction
- Maintains up-to-date documentation in the EMR (PTCT) so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes can be reflected accurately by all members of the team in the plan of care
- Documents in the electronic medical record per agency standards to ensure accurate retrieval of quality indicators
- Provides assessment and clear documentation in the EMR to demonstrate patient continues to meet hospice eligibility utilizing appropriate scales (i.e. FAST, ECOG, etc.)
- Effectively navigates procurement process of appropriate medications through our national hospice pharmacy
- Proactively informs the Clinical Supervisor the Clinical Director of unusual or potential problems
- Educates patients, family and contracted caregivers on medications and other care processes to maximize patient comfort
- Provides appropriate support at the time of death and offers post mortem care and bereavement support
- Demonstrate knowledge of agency policies, State Regulations, The Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission requirements, Long Term Care Facility regulations and Assisted Living regulations
- Knowledgeable of the algorithms for end-of-life symptom management
- Functions as part of continuous care team and emergency on-call team as needed
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to present in a self-assured, professional manner while functioning independently in a variety of settings
- Ability to sustain a positive attitude and person connections despite exposure to continual personal/professional loss
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team approach to care
- Comprehensive knowledge of skills in current end-of-life nursing practice
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience within the past five years
- Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of hospice terminal care, other than care planning and pronouncements
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to needs of patients and families in varied settings and ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Demonstrated customer service skills are essential
- Strong computer skills required
- Hospice and/or home care experience strongly preferred
- Current Massachusetts LPN license
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license and access to reliable transportation
-
lpn
19 hours ago
Sunrise Senior Living Plymouth, United StatesOverview · At Sunrise, our · LPN Medication Care Manager · is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services by administering medication and treatments in a safe organized manner. · Hiring Per Diem LPNs · Sunrise makes a great place to work on-call due ...
-
lpn
2 days ago
Sunrise Senior Living Plymouth, United StatesSunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 6th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of. · COMMUNITY NAME · Sunrise of Plymouth Beach ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Plymouth, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · Work Shift: · Day (United States of America) · 32hpw; Day Shift; Rotating weekends and holidays · Job Description: · Du ...
-
lpn
1 week ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Plymouth, United StatesJob Type: Regular · Time Type: Part time · Work Shift: Day (United States of America) · FLSA Status: Non-Exempt · When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · 32hpw; Day Shift; Rotating weekends and holidays · ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Beth Israel Lahey Health Plymouth, United StatesWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. · Job Type: · Regular · Scheduled Hours: · 32 · Work Shift: · Day (United States of America) · 32hpw; Day Shift; Rotating weekends and holidays · Job Description: · Du ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Wingate Healthcare Kingston, United StatesJob Description · The Career You Want. The Care You Give. The Compassion They Deserve. · We are always looking for top Talent to add to our team of dedicated LPN's · At Wingate, we understand that at the heart of great care are great people and we're proud of the talented indivi ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Seven Hills Foundation Carver, United StatesOverview · Seven Hills NeuroCare is offering LPNs a $5,000.00 New Hire Sign-on bonus · plus $1,000 student loan repayment each year completed · Now Offering Increased Rate: $36.00 per Hour · This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to ...
-
lpn
10 hours ago
Signature Healthcare North Easton, MA, United StatesFull Time 40 Hours only · 2 Washington Place, Roche Bros. Way · Ambulatory Medical Offices/Clinical · Days 1st Shift · Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full-Time Days, 8am-5pm · Signature Healthcare's Brockton Hospital is hiring for a Full-Time Days 8am-5pm Licensed Practical ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
S.E. Mass Educational Collaborative South Dartmouth, United StatesLPN SMEC is seeking a strong and diverse pool of applicants for the position of LPN for our year-round Adult Day Health program. Our nurses are responsible for the health care of enrolled members and administration of all health related activities and documentation. Work includes ...
-
lpn
1 week ago
Brockton Hospital North Easton, United StatesLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full-Time Days, 8am-5pm · Signature Medical Group is hiring for a Full-Time Days 8am-5pm Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in North Easton, MA. · Type: Full-Time Shift: Days, Mon.- Fri. 8am-5pm, with by-monthly rotating Saturday 9am-1pm · Licensed ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Brockton Hospital North Easton, United StatesLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job, Full-Time Days, 8am-5pm · Signature Healthcare's Brockton Hospital is hiring for a Full-Time Days 8am-5pm Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Brockton, MA. · Type: Full-Time Shift: Days, 8am-5pm · A New Day · Our recently renovated Brockton Hospi ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Seven Hills Foundation Middleboro, United StatesOverview · Seven Hills is offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus to new hires for LPN and RN positions · Now Offering Increased Rate: $36.00 per Hour · This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to individuals in assigned programs.To advocate ...
-
lpn
2 days ago
Brockton Hospital Randolph, United StatesSignature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of m ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Brockton Hospital North Easton, United StatesUnder the supervision of a physician, Practice Manager and/or Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting the healthcare team with the care and management of patients during their visit. The LPN will perform professional administrative and ...
-
lpn
2 days ago
Brockton Hospital Bridgewater, United StatesSignature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of m ...
-
lpn
10 hours ago
Signature Healthcare Brockton, MA, United StatesPart Time Flex · 650 Centre Street · Ambulatory Medical Offices/Clinical · Varied · Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Broc ...
-
lpn
10 hours ago
Seven Hills Foundation Bourne, MA, United StatesOverview · Now Offering Increased Rate: $37.00 per Hour · New Hire Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 · This is a direct service position providing individual medical support and education to individuals in assigned programs.To advocate for all medical needs of assigned program participants f ...
-
lpn
10 hours ago
Sunrise Senior Living Plymouth, MA, United StatesSunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 6th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of. · COMMUNITY NAME · Sunrise of Plymouth Beach ...
-
lpn
10 hours ago
Signature Healthcare Bridgewater, MA, United StatesPer Diem · One Compass Way · Ambulatory Medical Offices/Clinical · Days 1st Shift · Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Broc ...
-
lpn
2 weeks ago
Steward Health Care Whitman, United StatesLocation: Stewardship Health Inc Posted Date: 4/11/2024 Job Type: Full Time Department: Internal Medicine @ Whitman Summary: · Under the direction of the Practice Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for performing direct patient care activities and workin ...
lpn - Plymouth, United States - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Description
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
32
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
32hpw; Day Shift; Rotating weekends and holidays
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:
Registration/Certification:
Physical/Environmental Requirements
This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more ) about this requirement.
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/Disabled
