When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home offers a comprehensive orientation training program that consists of: -12 weeks of hands-on hospice training in an orientation setting -Designated preceptors -Comprehensive end-of-life training -On going tailor-made mentorship based on individual needs Becoming a hospice nurse is a uniquely rewarding journey that empowers nurses to profoundly influence how patients and their families face the challenging stage of terminal illness.
Nurses who have found success in Hospice have come from Oncology/Hematology departments, Skilled Nursing facilities, Med-Surg nursing, and more! If you are interested in becoming a hospice nurse but don't know where to start, consider a rewarding career as a hospice nurse at Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home!
What You’ll Do : The Hospice LPN Team Resource 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 RN Case Manager - Hospice, the 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 .
More Specifically : Performs nursing visits to patients as delegated/assigned by the Hospice RN Case Manager/Clinical Manager. Provides 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. Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and RN Case Manager.
Communicates with the physician to report significant changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Participates in the weekend and holiday rotation as defined by Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home Provide documentation of services utilizing problem-oriented record; Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required. What You’ll Need : Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLNAC) Current licensure to practice as an LPN in the state of Massachusetts Maintains AHA BLS certification Two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute care, rehab or home care setting.
One year of hospice experience preferred What You’ll Get : A highly competitive salary & 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
$32.00 - $43.07 The
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,
, 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. 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.
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