At Home Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (Queens/Nassau County)

For over 125 years, Calvary Hospital and Calvary @Home located in the Bronx, New York has been dedicated to the palliative care of advanced cancer and other terminally ill patients and their families. Through a caring, compassionate, philosophy of non-abandonment, the hospice provides a full spectrum of palliative services, including emotional, spiritual, and physical care. The hospice receives patients from referring institutions throughout New York City and the entire tristate area. When you come to Calvary Hospital, you're not just getting a job, you're joining a family.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and free days
• Pension (vested after 5 years of full-time or part-time service)
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Flex Spending, Transit Check
• Free On-Site Parking

Requirements

The Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse assists the Hospice Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care and assist in implementing the Plan of Care in the patient's residence. Nursing care involves implementation of nursing interventions and medical treatments (as ordered by the physician) and directed by the Hospice Registered Nurse as included in Hospice Plan of Care.

Location: Queens and Nassau County

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Salary: $73,031 to $79,331 annually

Qualifications:

• Licensed and currently registered as a Practical Nurse in New York State.
• Adherence to safety and infection control procedures and universal precautions minimize hazards.             
• Two years of medical/surgical experience required; Geriatric care experience useful.  Homecare/Hospice experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required. (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory)
• A vehicle is required to commute to patients.  (This requirement does not apply to positions assigned exclusively to Manhattan territory) 
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients, families, and Department Staff.  
• Analytical skills to interpret patient care data and report new data or changes promptly to the supervisor.             
• Ability to drive to patient’s homes; ability to climb stairs, to stand, stoop, and kneel and walk safely over uneven potentially slippery surfaces for up to 20% of work day when entering/leaving and when in patient’s home.           
• Exhibits an ability and attitude relative to the spirit of caring and tradition at Calvary Hospital as required by specific job duties and functions.

Education:

• LPN Degree/Diploma from an accredited school is required.