LPN, Hospice - VNA of Care New England

The VNA of Care New England is offering up to $5K sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Team/Program Manager, the HH clinician is accountable for effectively managing or caring for a caseload of patients from admission to transition into the community, involving interdisciplinary support and referrals when appropriate. This position coordinates the interdisciplinary care, monitors and adjusts treatment to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedure and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations.

Requirements:

Equivalent education required for RI LPN licensure required; Bachelor’s Degree (min) in relevant discipline strongly preferred.

Valid RI LPN license required.

A minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required. Previous experience in an acute care or Home health care environment setting preferred.

Valid CPR certification required.

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.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.