PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE- LPN/RN

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Job description

Description:

Notre Dame Health Care Center, Inc. deeply rooted in the heritage of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is committed to the physical, spiritual, and emotional care of our residents and patients. Located off the shores of Lake Qunsigamond within the woods of the Worcester Land Trust, our . Our Pedi Pals team is looking for a Pediatric Palliative Care, LPN/RN to be part of their team.

Notre Dame Health Care is a unique community where we strive to provide a family-like environment for our residents, patients, family members, students, and team members. This environment is built on the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and is exemplified by love, joy, and compassion.

****PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO START WORK AT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE, YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 BEFORE YOUR FIRST DATE OF WORK****

Excellent benefits!

• Free Pathway to C.N.A. Career Training
• Free Career Counseling, Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarships
• Path to U.S. Citizenship including Classes and Tutoring
• Free GED Tutoring
• Free English Second Language (ESL) Classes
• Weekly Paycheck
• Located on the Bus Route
• Top Rated Insurance Including Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Free parking
• Retirement Plan with excellent company match

The Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse LPN/RN provides nursing care to pediatric palliative care/hospice patients consistent with standards of practice, state, and federal regulations while following DPH/hospice protocols and procedures in the administration of care. LPN's and RN's must consistently demonstrate clinical proficiency, appropriate and timely documentation, and the ability to function as a successful member of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with Managers and/or Directors on a professional level to ensure administrative needs are being met.
• Utilizes, recommends, obtains and utilizes physicians orders.
• Responsible for the planning, coordinating, providing and documenting care for terminally ill patients and their family members from day of admission through day of discharge.
• Assists the RN Case Manager to develop, update, and implement a palliative care/hospice care plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines as well as the organization's policies and procedures.
• Participates in the on-call rotation as assigned by the Clinical Director.

. Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing for Licensed Practical Nurses
• Maintains a current LPN/RN license in the state of Massachusetts
• Experience as an LPN/RN commensurate with one of the following:

One year home health care experience within the last two years; orOne year community health or public health experience within the last two years;One year hospice experience within the last two years

• Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile with proof of current automobile insurance
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to relate well to staff and other professionals
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and dependable transportation
• Expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as required to maintain nursing licensure
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

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