AGENCY LPN

Integritus Healthcare, Inc.; North Adams (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Integritus Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for North Adams Commons. This role involves providing essential nursing care, documenting patient status, and collaborating with RNs and physicians to ensure patient wellbeing. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in long-term care and be a Licensed Practical Nurse. The position emphasizes safety and effective communication in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and document patient status.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Teach patients health information and administer medications.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient documentation

Communication with healthcare professionals

Medication administration

Emergency situation handling

Education

Technical/other training or better

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

IntegriNurse - North Adams Commons, North Adams, MA 01247, USA.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year experience working in a long-term care setting.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Education

• Technical/other training or better.

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