Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Hospice

Job overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Hospice role is an onsite position in Woburn, MA, with pay of $34.35–$41.95 per hour. Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice, and community-based care to help people receive care at home. The nurse provides skilled hospice care under RN supervision, following physician orders and care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to address patients’ and caregivers’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

What you'll do

• Verify the plan of care with the RN before each visit
• collaborate with physicians and RNs and report changes in patient condition
• teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques
• check vital signs
• review medications and reconcile them at each visit
• perform physician-ordered procedures
• prepare treatment equipment using aseptic technique
• complete timely, accurate documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lpn

hospice

woburn ma

optum

amedisys

$34.35–$41.95/hr

home health

patient care

medication reconciliation

rn collaboration

cpr certification

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution
• eligibility requirements apply.

Why this role

Home and community-based hospice care; benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility.

About the employer

Optum is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.