Assisted Living, Blood Pressure, Case Management, Catheterization, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Community Health, Hospice Care, Injections, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Terminally Ill, Wound Care, Writing Skills
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.
We are in need of a Part Time night shift 7pm-7am LPN with an alternating schedule:
- Week 1: Monday and Saturday
- Week 2: Sunday and Thursday
Responsibilities:
- 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 communicate this to the Hospice House Case Manager.
Pay: $35/hr. - $40/hr. Based on experience.
What were 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.
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Norwell Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice