PT Hospice LPN- Weekends

Hospice Response Team Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position
HopeHealth is seeking a Hospice Field LPN for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care.
The Response Team RN will respond to urgent patient needs and require excellent clinical assessment skills and an ability to quickly identify the best course of action to treat patients. This is not a Case Management position and requires an RN who is comfortable in an action-oriented role who is comfortable assessing and treating a patient, then moving on to the next need.
This is a part time position with 24-hours per week. Week 1 Sunday, Tuesday and Friday Week 2 Monday, Thursday and Saturday and every-other weekend rotation, with (1) major and (1) minor holiday.
What will you do as a Hospice Response Team Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
Implements the individualized plan of care and recommending revisions to the plan as necessary and plans for discharge/transfer as appropriate.
Consults with and educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Collaborate in the coordination of all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient's individualized plan of care.
Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, updating Plan of Care as needed.
Coordinates care with other interdisciplinary team members in cooperation with the family/caregiver to meet identified needs of the patient/family/caregiver; including psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs and refers to appropriate disciplines/services.
What are the qualifications for this job as a Hospice Response Team Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

Strong desire to join an organization that is committed to providing the very best patient centered care.
Graduate of an accredited nursing school; LPN required; Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Bilingual Preferred but not required
For your health and peace of mind:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Disability coverage
Life and long-term-disability insurance
Mileage reimbursement
For your wellbeing:

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
Reimbursement for certifications
At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours. We're committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.
HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader in the areas of home health, palliative and hospice care serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Our Hospice Care Team
HopeHealth's hospice care team provides comfort and support to patients who are in the advanced stages of serious illness or nearing the end of life.
Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible, and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. You'll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that's committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.
For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We're the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospice providers in New England. We are committed to giving all of our employees the skills and support they need to deliver the best possible patient care.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.