Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Havenova Home care solutions; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Havenova Home care solutions is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will be responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care, assisting with daily living activities, and administering medications under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical instincts, strong communication skills, and a heartfelt commitment to patient safety and well-being. Full-time and part-time shifts are available. Join our dedicated clinical team!

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Safely prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Monitor and evaluate patient vital signs.
• Maintain accurate patient electronic health records.
• Perform wound care and dressing changes.
• Communicate updates to supervising RN or physician.
• Provide guidance on home exercises and medication adherence.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Medication administration protocols

Electronic medical records software

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving abilities

Physical stamina

Education

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physician. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical instincts, strong communication skills, and a heartfelt commitment to maximizing patient comfort, safety, and well-being.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay Rate: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour (dependent on experience and shift differentials)
• Shifts Available: Full-time and part-time positions open for both Day Shifts and Night Shifts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Assist patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, grooming, and mobility as required by their care plans.
• Medication Administration: Safely prepare, verify, and administer prescribed medications and treatments (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular) in strict compliance with state regulations and facility protocols.
• Vital Signs & Monitoring: Frequently monitor, record, and evaluate patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen levels) and overall physical/mental condition.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient electronic health records (EHR/EMR), documenting all treatments, medications, and notable behavioral or physical changes.
• Wound & Treatment Care: Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheter insertions, and specimen collections according to physician orders.
• Care Team Collaboration: Actively communicate updates regarding changes in patient status directly to the supervising RN or attending physician to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide clear, empathetic guidance to patients and their families regarding post-treatment care plans, home exercises, and medication adherence.
• Safety & Infection Control: Strictly adhere to OSHA standards, HIPAA privacy guidelines, and facility infection-control protocols to maintain a sterile, safe environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• Licensure: Current, active, and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in clinical nursing skills, medication administration protocols, and electronic medical records software.
• Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal communication, strong problem-solving abilities, high emotional intelligence, and the physical stamina required to lift, bend, and stand for extended shifts.