Per Diem Hospice Residence LPN

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Good Shepherd Community Care Hospice Residence - Wayland, MA, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: $34.00 - $41.00Hourly, Per Diem Residence LPN

Named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last four years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Per Diem Residence LPN to join its expanding Residence team. Our Hospice Residence is located in Wayland and was reopened in Fall 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for LPNs interested in providing end-of-life care at a new 10-bed hospice facility. Shifts are flexible.

Job Responsibilities:

This position provides direct patient care, including on-going assessment, pain management. and symptom control in line with the plan of care established for the patient. The Shift Nurse notifies the Nursing Care Coordinator of any significant change in the patient’s condition or any changes necessitating physician notification and documents all care provided, including clinical observations and interventions.

Schedule and Weekly Hours:

The purpose of this position is to cover open shifts when our regular staff are out on leave or vacation. There is not a specific shift to cover.

Education, Skills and Experience:

Current Massachusetts LPN License in good standing.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, oncology nursing, or a related field preferred.

Comfort working independently in a one-on-one setting with patients.

Good Shepherd Benefits:  

Competitive rate 
Earned Sick Time 
403(b) with company match eligibility 
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates   

Pay Range:
$34-$41/hourly: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the range.
 

Industry:
Healthcare

Employment Type:
Per Diem - variable hours based on employer needs

About Us:
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton. 

Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.
 
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