Building Name: Colchester, Vt

Location Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: Talent Acquisition, Rn &Amp; Md

Shift: Day

Recruiter: Kristina Hillier

Facility-Based Nurse, Hospice &Amp; Palliative Care

Licensed Practical Nurse, Lpn

Full Time

The Facility-Based Licensed Practical Nurse, Lpn, Will Provide Hospice And Palliative Care To Terminally Ill Patients In Community Based Facilities; Residential Care Homes, Assisted Living And Skilled Nursing Facilities

The Facility-Based Lpn Will:

Provide A Full Range Of Nursing Care To Hospice Clients Under Minimal Personal And Procedural Clinical Supervision
Provide Emotional Support And General Companionship To Patients, Their Families, And Other Caregivers, Before And After Death
Plan And Coordinate A Variety Of Services For Patients Provided By Uvmhn Home Health &Amp; Hospice And Other Community Care Organizations.

We At The University Of Vermont Health Network Home Health &Amp; Hospice Help People Live Their Fullest Lives By Providing Innovative, High-Value, Compassionate Care Wherever They Call Home. We Strive To Provide Care That Is Nonjudgmental And Honors Diversity, Recognizes The Unique Preferences And Values Of Each Individual And Recognizes The Abilities And Strengths Of Each Individual. Our Staff Does Their Utmost To Build Trusting Relationships Based On Listening, Empathy And Understanding, And Personify The Qualities Of Excellence And Professionalism In All Areas Of Uvm Home Health &Amp; Hospice Work.

Qualifications

Current Lpn License In Vermont
Good Understanding Of Hospice Services And A Strong Interest In The Field
Excellent Clinical Nursing Knowledge And Skills At The Lpn Levels
Demonstrated Ability To Work Alone, Without A Supervisor Immediately Available, And As A Member Of A Clinical Team
Ability To Converse Clearly And Comfortably, And To Use Tact, Discretion And Sensitivity In Dealing With Patients/Families/Care Givers