Jobs · Rhode Island

LPN, Hospice (Generous Sign On Bonus!)

VNA Home Health & Hospice · Warwick, RI · 1 mo ago
Full-time

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 required.
  • 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.

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