LPN - Home Care

Company: Southcoast Health
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

At Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., we acknowledge that our employees are what makes us great!For Three Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World's Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group's Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!

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• Hours: 40hrs
  Shift: Day shift with weekend and holiday rotation 8:00am-4:30pm
• Location: New Bedford, MA. Acushnet, Marion, Carver, Middleboro, Plymouth, Wareham, East Wareham area
• Travel: Will require driving
  We are searching for a LPN - Medical Surgical to provide competent health care to individuals and families in the home setting. Promote health maintenance of individuals and families through teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing measures.Education and/or Experience Requirements:
  
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  • Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
  • Current LPN Licensure is required in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification is also required.
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
  • One year of nursing experience is required; Home Care Experience strongly preferred.
    Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID 19 and provide required vaccination documentation, unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has a long history of serving people in our community by helping patients of all ages recover or live well with illness or injury. We provide compassionate and personalized care in comfort and privacy of the home to more than 9,000 patients each year.Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More.
    
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    • With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
    • We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.
      We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.
      
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      • Generous Earned Time Off Package**
      • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
      • Tuition Assistance**
      • Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
      • Life & AD&D insurance*
      • Flexible Spending Accounts*
      • 403B Retirement Plan with match
      • HealthQuest Wellness Program
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Employee Discount Program
      • Career Development Opportunities
      • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
        *Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than medicine!Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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