Become a member of our growing Hospice Team!

High Peaks Hospice has an immediate opening for a Per Diem LPN to join our Northern Clinical Team serving Essex County, Northern Hamilton County, Southern Franklin County, and the Southeast corner of St. Lawrence County. 

The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. From our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it’s needed most.

We help individuals achieve a peaceful life closure, aligned with their values, wishes, choice, and needs, while fully supporting their caregivers and loved ones along the way.

Position Overview

As a hospice team member, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Leader, is responsible for direct nursing care to hospice patients and for educating patients and families in home health care procedures.

This position is for our Northern Care Team serving Essex County, Northern Hamilton County, Southern Franklin County, and the Southeast corner of St. Lawrence County.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Make home visits, under the direct supervision of the RN Case Manager to assist with the provision of care to meet patient/family needs.
  • Observe clinical signs and symptoms and report to the RN Case Manager.
  • Give personal care to patients as directed by and under the supervision of the RN Case Manager.
  • Participate in the bereavement process as needed and/or appropriate.
  • Participate in team conferences as appropriate.
  • Complete all paperwork and report in a timely manner.
  • Participate in continuous education opportunities to provide for professional growth and license certification.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in The State of New York.
  • Two years’ experience in nursing is strongly preferred.
  • Home Health and/or hospice experience is highly desirable.
  • Minimum two years’ experience.
  • Must have a current New York State driver’s license.
  • Must have 24-hour access to a motor vehicle and maintain personal auto liability insurance coverage.
  • Able to cope with emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles.
  • Sensitive to the needs of terminally ill patients and families and one’s own feelings about dying and death.
  • Must meet all local health regulations.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

High Peaks Hospice provides end-of-life care that listens with respect, cares with compassion, supports with choice, and comforts with understanding – wherever you call home.

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Submit your resume and cover letter today to apply.

FAX OR EMAIL:
FAX: 866.200.5117
EMAIL: bhcompo@highpeakshospice.org

MAIL:
Attn HR Department
High Peaks Hospice
1247 Dix Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839