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VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson
LPN-Home Care
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$74,752 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Jobs › Northampton, MA › LPN-Home Care VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson LPN-Home Care Northampton, MA Apply LPN-Home Care remote type
- Onsite locations
- Northampton-MA time type
- Full time job requisition id
RQ4054088
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VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Provide professional nursing care under the direction of a RN Case Manager and/ or the Clinical Manager. Provide skilled nursing visits for patients as directed by the plan of care developed by the RN Case Manager. Follow the care plan interventions established by the Case Manager. Recognize and report changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and/ or the Clinical Manager as directed. Communicate information on a timely basis, consistent with policy of the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson (Agency) and urgency of the situation. Provide care within the scope of clinical practice and level of competency (see competency policy/procedure) including assessment of patient status, physical, psychological, and environmental; medication monitoring and administration; patient/family teaching; emergency intervention. Perform skilled nursing services in homes, schools, clinics and other community settings. Provide on-call support for patients based on needs of the Agency. Rotate to weekends, evenings and holidays to maintain adequate staffing. Consistently demonstrate competency with nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice and Agency policies and procedures. Qualifications- Graduate of an approved, accredited school of professional nursing required. Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Preference will be given to applicants with one (1) year experience in a home care/hospice setting or equivalent experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of homecare health regulatory and reimbursement requirements required.
- Demonstrated good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills required.
- Current driver\'s license, good driving record and reliable transportation required.