Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island - Warwick, RI

Posted 7 months ago

We are currently searching for a compassionate LPNs to join our team in Rhode Island!

Athena Health Care Systems has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. With homes throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Athena has been recognized as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing facilities. By enhancing the quality of life and quality of our environments, we have made our managed facilities a better place for our residents to live and a better place for employees to work.

At Athena Hospice of Rhode Island, we deliver the personal care and quality service desired and deserved by every patient. What sets us apart from the other agencies is our commitment to perfection; our clinicians focus on the quality of the time and treatment spent with patients rather than the numbers of visits per day. We do not follow in the footsteps of other agencies, instead we choose to lead by understanding what is truly required for each patients condition and set trends for the future.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:Responsible as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team for the provision of nursing care for hospice patients to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with Athena Hospice of Rhode Islands policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintain communication with other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to provide optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family. Maintain regular communication with the RN Case Manager or Team Leader to review caseload. Implement the plan of care as specified by the Interdisciplinary Team. Provide personal care as needed. Perform nursing procedures as ordered. Determine the patients needs and report findings to the RN Case Manager. Recommend changes to the plan of care as appropriate. Complete accurate charting of findings, treatments, and patient responses. Organize care to provide timely and efficient care to all patients. Supervise nursing aids. Provide emotional support to patients and their family and friends. Follow strict infection control guidelines. .Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care. Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which assist in determining policies.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Rhode Island. Preferably a B.S. degree in nursing. Minimum two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the two years in an acute or hospice setting. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings. Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.

EXPERIENCEA minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island

Experience:

Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LPN (Required)

Job Features

Job CategoryHospice, Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, Nursing