Long Term Care Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals at Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a vital role in ensuring the overall operation and optimal quality of care for our residents.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate LPN to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering medication and treatments, transcribing physician's orders, and implementing nursing care plans. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Administer medication and treatments according to physician's orders

• Transcribe, document, and implement physician's orders

• Collect data to assist in nursing assessments during each shift

• Give daily shift report to CNAs and review written daily assignments for each resident

• Make rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours

• Collaborate with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans

• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary resident care conferences

• Assist the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed

• Participate in the yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants

• Collaborate with Staff Development to provide orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Massachusetts

• Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred

• CPR certified

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Fluent knowledge of MS Office suite and other office equipment

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required

• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately

Behavioral Competencies:

• Accountability: demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities

• Communication: demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner

• Customer Service: demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external customers

• Leadership: demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals

• Teamwork: demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external customers

• Trust and Respect: demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers

Technical Competencies:

• Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential

• Follows and complies with all State and Federal regulations and established Personnel Policies and Procedures

• Maintains all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner

• Project a professional image always

Why Join Our Team:

• Competitive hourly rate: $40 - $48

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply Now:

If you are a motivated and compassionate LPN looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!