Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you!
Generous Sign-on Bonuses! Referral Bonus!
Competitive pay based on experience:
LPN $30.00 - $38.66 per hour
******* Must have Hospice or Home Care Experience ******
For more than 35 years, HospiceCare in The Berkshires (HCIB) has been caring for generations of our neighbors throughout Berkshire County, providing support and care for those living with a life-limiting illness. Our compassionate team guides families through this emotionally challenging time with information, resources, and expert medical care for the best possible quality of life.
- 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
- Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
- 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.
- Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
- Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary Range: $30.00-$38.66