Licensed Practical Nurse

Staffingine LLC; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffingine LLC in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a contract position. You will observe and report resident conditions, administer medications, provide treatments, and maintain comprehensive nursing records under physician direction.

You will also transcribe orders, assist with assessments and care plans, and supervise CNAs while ensuring policies are followed and care standards are met.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse credential required.
• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.
• Give treatments as ordered.
• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.
• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.
• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.
• Place drug orders.
• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Perform direct resident care as necessary.
• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments
• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments
• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures
• Check meal tray for accuracy
• Directly supervise CNAs
• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires
• Perform resident admissions and discharges
• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status
• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status
• Documentation/nurses notes
• Responsible for updating care plans
• Answers to nurse managers

Responsibilities

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.
• Give treatments as ordered.
• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.
• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.
• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.
• Place drug orders.
• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.
• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.
• Perform direct resident care as necessary.
• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing in-service education.
• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.
• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments
• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments
• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures
• Check meal tray for accuracy
• Directly supervise CNAs
• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires
• Perform resident admissions and discharges
• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status
• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status
• Documentation/nurses notes
• Responsible for updating care plans
• Answers to nurse managers

Skills

Observe symptoms

Administer meds

Nursing assessments

CNA supervision

Transcribe orders

Charting patient records

Education

LPN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Location: Haverhill, MA
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

• Observe and report symptoms and conditions of residents.

• Administer medications as prescribed by physician.

• Give treatments as ordered.

• Count narcotics and maintain record of same.

• Maintain records reflecting resident condition, medication, treatments and progress.

• Transcribe physician written and telephone orders.

• Place drug orders.

• Assist with completion of nursing history and assessment, MDS, and care plans.

• Assist in orientation and supervision of nursing staff.

• Perform direct resident care as necessary.

• Conform to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures.

• Participate in ongoing in-service education.

• Assume Charge Nurse Responsibilities when necessary.

• Prepare/coordination of CNA assignments

• Responsible to call MDs. Book tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments

• Assist the MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures

• Check meal tray for accuracy

• Directly supervise CNAs

• Perform all treatments and assessments as requires

• Perform resident admissions and discharges

• Notify MD/NP of any changes in resident status

• Notify family members/HCP of changes in treatment status

• Documentation/nurses notes

• Responsible for updating care plans

• Answers to nurse managers