Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Massachusetts team.

HopeHealth is a fast-growth and innovative not-for profit healthcare organization, focused on caring for people with serious illness.

We deliver a unique array of medical care, care management and support services throughout southeastern Massachusetts.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, with 8:00am-4:30pm hours, 5 days a week. There is a rotating weekend commitment.

What will you as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

• Conducts assessments for home and nursing home patients. Assesses patient and family status based on the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs presented.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of the nurse case manager and attending physician.
• Instructs the caregiver in the care of the terminally ill based on the individual personal differences, educational background and previous experience.
• Demonstrates skill in interpersonal relationships with Hospice patient, families, nursing home staff, co-workers and community support services.
• Maintains accurate records in designated manner to record observations, problems and nursing actions which reflect the care given to Hospice patients / families at time of visits.

What are the qualifications for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)?

• Current MA Nursing License
• Two years hospice or oncology preferred
• Must have well developed nursing assessment and clinical skills.
• LPN required
• Hospice/Palliative care nursing certification preferred

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
• Work only one weekend a month (day off week before and after)

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications 
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented.

You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours.

We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader serving communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About Our Team

At HopeHealth, we share a heartfelt commitment to helping patients live safely and independently at home. Join our team, and you'll find:

• No two days are the same. You'll feel professionally rewarded in an exciting and dynamic work environment and be part of delivering innovative and cutting-edge specialty services.
• Your expertise and unique perspective will be valued. In our inclusive work culture, our employees are free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from their team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
• A flexible work schedule and generous benefits. You’ll have the ability to work with scheduling flexibility designed to maximize your work/life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families. 

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.