LPN-Supportive Care-VNA - Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Fairhaven, MA 02719
About the Job
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented LPN - Supportive Care - VNA
Hours: Per Diem
Shift: Flexible shifts and hours; 8:00am - 4:30pm; 4:30pm - 10:00pm with weekdays and weekends as needed
Location: Southcoast Business Center - Fairhaven, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:Under general supervision of the Director of Supportive Care or designee, perform all duties to support and in support of VNA Supportive Care Program including communicating with all members of the team community and with patients and families in a manner that promotes caring, goal achievement and exceptional customer service. Provide care and services in keeping with performance expectations, agency and National Hospice/Palliative Care Standards, and state regulatory requirements.Qualifications:
- Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Practical Nursing is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of I.V. pump and central line maintenance is preferred.
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
- One (1) year of recent hospital, Medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
- Experience in Hospice and or Palliative Care preferred.
- Current LPN Licensure in both RI and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
- BLS & CPR Certification is required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired