Hospice Response Team Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN PT

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• Implementation of the individualized plan of care and recommendation of revisions as necessary, and planning for discharge/transfer as appropriate.
• Consultation with and education of the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaching self‑care techniques, as well as providing medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
• Initiation of appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Collaboration in the coordination of all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Communication of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes to the physician and other personnel, updating the Plan of Care as needed.
• Collaboration to determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Coordination of care with interdisciplinary team members and the family/caregiver to meet identified needs, including psychosocial, spiritual and emotional needs and referral to appropriate disciplines/services.

• Strong desire to join an organization committed to providing the best patient‑centered care.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; LPN required, BSN preferred.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Excellent assessment, clinical and communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

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
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

For your career:

• A robust orientation program
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• Hope Health Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

Hope Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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