Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse

Bristol Hospice is seeking a Per-Diem Licensed Practical Nurse to join our hospice care team in Fall River. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to individuals nearing the end of life, focusing on comfort, support, and dignity. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement comprehensive plans of care and ensure patients and families receive the highest standard of end-of-life support.

Clinical Setting

You will provide hospice care in the Fall River territory, serving patients in their homes and other care settings. This is a PRN (as-needed) position with flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end-of-life care
• Implement current nursing practice following comprehensive patient assessment and the established plan of care
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Assess patients and provide education to patients and families regarding diagnosis and self-care planning
• Coordinate hospice services with the interdisciplinary team, including hospice aides, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech therapy, dietetics, and clinical supervisors
• Use and prepare equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique
• Provide appropriate pain and symptom management
• Evaluate patient response to treatments and medications
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the registered nurse

Schedule

• PRN (as-needed) Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Must be flexible with work hours

Compensation

• Pay rate: $35 to $40 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement for applicable travel and visits

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for continued professional development
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) and HSA options
• Advanced training programs

Required Qualifications

• Current active license as an LPN or LVN in the State of Massachusetts
• Minimum three years of nursing experience
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy and the needs of terminally ill patients
• Flexibility in work hours
• Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge of information systems and applicable software programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Community health, hospice, or medical/surgical nursing experience