Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Hathorne (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, MA is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality care to residents under the supervision of the RN Supervisor/ADNS.

The LPN will administer medications, assist with care plans, document orders, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, safe resident care and reliable shifts.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Connecticut is required.
• Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; follow instructions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work hours as scheduled.
• Physically able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments per physician's orders.
• Transcribes, documents, and implements physician's orders.
• Collects data to aid nursing assessments during shifts.
• Gives daily shift reports to CNAs on the unit.
• Provides resident care with rounds at least every two hours.
• Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator on nursing care plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences.
• Assists attending physician with rounds and procedures as needed.
• Participates in annual evaluations of nursing assistants.
• Assists with orientation and on-the-job training for new staff.

Skills

English fluency

Documentation

Medication administration

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Education

LPN license (Connecticut)

CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers, Massachusetts. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, working under the supervision of our RN Supervisor/ADNS. If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and are passionate about working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Administers medication and treatments according to physician's orders

• Assists with ordering medications

• Transcribes, documents, and implements physician's orders

• Collects data to assist in nursing assessments during each shift

• Gives daily shift report to CNAs assigned to the unit

• Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit

• Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift

• Provides care to residents, including making rounds at least once every two hours

• Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans

• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences

• Assists attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed

• Participates in yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants

• Assists Staff Development with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel

• Collaborates with nursing supervisor in documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants

• Notifies nursing supervisor, resident's physician, and family of a change in the resident's condition or an accident/incident involving the resident

• Assumes any duties assigned by the RN Supervisor/ADNS to provide optimal quality resident care

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut

• Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred

• CPR certified

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment

• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment

• Physically able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Accountability: demonstrates ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization's Mission and values

• Communication: demonstrates ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner

• Customer Service: demonstrates ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers

• Leadership: demonstrates ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals

• Teamwork: demonstrates ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers

• Trust and Respect: demonstrates ability to be trustworthy and respectful of others, while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers

Working Conditions:

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated work area

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately