LPN Part-time

RN/LPN Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse

Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is the home where people work together to make great things happen every day. We offer a pleasant, family-friendly environment and a wonderful reputation providing services to our residents, families and local community.

TEAMWORK EXCELLENT BENEFITS STABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Daily Pay option available!!

RN/LPN Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides nursing care to patients as assigned. 

  • Administers and records medications and treatments as assigned.

  • Prepares for and assists Physicians and others with diagnostic procedures and treatments.

  • Reinforce supports and provides health care instructions to patients and their families.

  • Participates with other team members in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and other patient activities.

  • Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

  • Observes and reports patients’ vital signs, symptoms and general condition to the appropriate individual(s).

  • Records on patient charts observation of patient’s responses to nursing care rendered.

  • Maintains environmental conditions conducive to the comfort and safety of patients.

  • Assists with unit management and/or assume charge of unit as assigned.

Experience:

  • RN/LPN Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

  • RN/LPN Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (Required)

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Retirement plan/401k

  • Signing bonus

  • Paid time off

  • Flexible schedule

  • Other

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