LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

apartment Integritus Healthcare location_onGreenfield, MA 01301, US

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$35 - $39.04 / HOUR

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SIGN ON BONUS - FT $7,500, PT $3,750

Starting Salary Range LPN: $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Benefits:

Weekly Pay, Day 1 low cost benefits, 403B retirement plan, Generous PTO, Career advancement opportunities, Stepping stone program (pay for RN/LPN tuition)

We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring, compassionate team. Licensed Nurses plan, monitor, and provide nursing care to the residents within the facility. The successful candidate will work within their entire scope of practice, ensuring the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.

Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing
Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals
Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs
Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.

Required License

Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Massachusetts (MA)

At Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility, we have been caring for area families since 1987, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

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