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LPN-Home Care

Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice
Northampton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN-Home Care position at Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice?

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.

- 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.



VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.

 

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