What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care LPN Float position at NVNA and Hospice?
NVNA and Hospice is the only independent non-profit home health agency serving Boston's South Shore. Founded in 1920, NVNA and Hospice provides the full continuum of care from home health, palliative, and hospice to support patients and families. We support what everyone wants - high quality care at home. Advanced technology helps us to care for complex patients in the comfort of their own home surrounded by family and friends.
We are looking for an experienced, talented and compassionate LPN. This is a 5-day, 40-hour per week position. You will be expected to travel within your territory including the following towns: Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham, Norwell, Scituate. You may be asked to cover other territories as needed.
You will work under the supervision of the RN Case Manager and Clinical Manager to provide the delivery of home health care services to patients and clients of the Agency through the application of the nursing process and in accordance with Agency philosophy, mission and standards.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills a must
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to be a team player and work harmoniously with patients, families, co-workers, management and support staff
- Ability to be flexible and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Caring and compassionate nature
Education:
- Current Massachusetts License in good standing
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Current CPR certification
Experience:
- 2 years in an acute care setting
- Home care experience as an LPN strongly preferred
Vaccination requirement: NVNA and Hospice required full vaccination for Covid-19 as a condition of employment
We provide competitive salary, a full suite of benefits, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, robust clinical education, and the opportunity to work alongside an incredibly talented and committed team. NVNA and Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace humans of every background, appearance, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, and disability status.