LPN, Hospice (Generous Sign On Bonus!)

About the role

As a Hospice LPN, you’ll provide hands-on clinical care and support to patients in their homes, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll help manage care plans, monitor, and ensure each patient receives the compassionate and skilled care they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct nursing care, including treatments, wound care, and medication administration
• Monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to the RN or care team
• Supporting the development and adjustment of individualized care plans
• Collaborating with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educating patients and caregivers to promote independence and self-care
• Accurately documenting all care provided and patient updates
• Participating in team meetings and interdisciplinary coordination

Requirements

• Equivalent education required for RI licensure required, Bachelor’s Degree (min) in relevant discipline strongly preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required
• Previous experience in an acute care or hospice environment setting preferred
• Valid CPR certification required
• Valid RI Licensed Practice Nurse license
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance are required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records, medical reports, etc.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Must be able to deal with several abstract and concrete variables

About the organization

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.