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Residence LPN

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Good Shepherd Community Care Hospice Residence - Wayland, MA

Residence LPN (Per Diem or Part-time/24h) - Wayland

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community-based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks a Hospice Residence LPN to join its expanding hospice team in our residence.Our ideal candidate can fill in 12-hour night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am on Thursdays and/or Fridays.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

This position provides direct patient care, including ongoing 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:12-hour night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am on Thursdays and/or Fridays. We can provide more information in the interview process.

Education, Skills and Experience:

+ Current Massachusetts LPN License in good standing.

+ A minimum of 2 years of experience in community health, oncology nursing, or a related field is preferred.

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

Good Shepherd Benefits (only Part-time):

+ Competitive salary

+ Four weeks paid time off in first year

+ 12 paid holidays

+ Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date

+ Life insurance

+ 403(b) with company match

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Short and Long Term Disability

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry:

Healthcare

Employment Type:

Part Time or Per Diem

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.