AGENCY LPN

Integritus Healthcare; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in East Longmeadow seeks a qualified nurse to provide essential nursing care, document patient assessments, and collaborate with health teams. This role involves administering medications, responding effectively to patient needs, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Candidates must hold a current nursing license and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join our mission to deliver high-quality patient care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Must provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure and inserting catheters.
• Accurate documentation of patient status is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with RNs and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care using established policies.
• Administer medications according to procedures.
• Document all care interventions and patient responses.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient assessment documentation

Communication with healthcare professionals

Collaboration with health team

Emergency response

Education

Current nursing license

Job description

• 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.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.
• Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse.
• All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values.