Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Fresh River Healthcare; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Shift Differentials

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Bonus Pay

Job summary

MissionCare at Holyoke is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide medication administration, treatments, and assistance with activities of daily living for facility residents on the unit.

This role requires a current, unencumbered MA nursing license and at least one year of acute care or long-term care experience in a skilled nursing facility. English proficiency and EMR experience are preferred.

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for status hour positions; 12 hour shifts available.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered MA nursing license.
• Minimum 1 year experience in acute or long-term care in a skilled nursing facility.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements the optimal achievable quality of care rendered to each resident on the assigned Unit.
• Coordinate, assign, direct and prioritize the work of other staff members (primarily CNAs) to ensure the efficient operation of the nursing unit.
• Makes independent nursing decisions; collaborates with RN Supervisor as relevant decisions are required, in a timely manner.
• Documents change in patient condition, new orders received, unusual occurrences and report of incidents including employee injuries.

Skills

Nursing license (MA)

AC/long-term care experience

English proficiency

EMR experience

Job description

Join a one-of-a-kind team at MissionCare at Holyoke! Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for status hour positions. 12 hour shifts available.

Summary:

The primary role of the Charge Nurse includes providing medication administration, treatments, and assistance with activities of daily living for facility residents.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements the optimal achievable quality of care rendered to each resident on the assigned Unit

• The Charge Nurse shall coordinate, assign, direct and prioritize the work of other staff members (primarily CNAs) in order to ensure the efficient operation of the nursing unit.

• Makes independent decisions relevant to nursing care which are required and delivered to each resident as per the nursing assignments. Collaborates with RN Supervisor as relevant decisions are required, in a timely manner.

• Documents change in patient’s condition, new orders received, unusual occurrences and report of incidents including employee injuries. Reports unusual occurrences to the RN Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A current, unencumbered MA nursing license is required

• Prefer a minimum of one year of experience in acute care and/or long term care in a skilled nursing facility

• Experience in rehabilitation or behavioral health is a plus

• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required

• EMR experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Top Health Insurance and so much more

• Shift Differentials

• Paid Holidays

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Bonus Pay

*rates are based on years of LPN licensure

*The compensation range identified herein reflects a reasonable, good faith expectation of the hiring range for this position at the time of posting, in accordance with applicable state law. Actual pay for this position may vary based on the candidate’s specific qualifications, education, licensure, experience, and regular hours.