Lead LPN & Charge Nurse — Shift Patient Care Leader

Southcoast Long Term Care Services; Pope Beach (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Long Term Care Services is seeking a Charge Nurse (LPN) for a full-time role in Fairhaven, MA. The Charge Nurse oversees nursing activities, ensures quality patient care, and supports staff across units on a given shift.

The role requires strong communication, clinical assessment, and coordination skills, with emphasis on pain management and patient safety. Expect collaboration with the Nursing team and committees to improve in-service education and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of nursing staff on a shift.
• Ability to assess and manage patient pain and comfort.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain quality patient care through effective management of nursing activities.
• Assess and reassess patient pain; educate patients and families on pain management.
• Coordinate services and evaluate staffing needs during the shift.
• Document performance of employees and communicate findings to the Patient Care Manager.
• Participate in committees and inservice education programs within or outside the hospital.

Job description

Southcoast Long Term Care Services is seeking a Charge Nurse (LPN) for a full-time role in Fairhaven, MA. The Charge Nurse oversees nursing activities, ensures quality patient care, and supports staff across units on a given shift.

The role requires strong communication, clinical assessment, and coordination skills, with emphasis on pain management and patient safety. Expect collaboration with the Nursing team and committees to improve in-service education and care delivery.