Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Trinity Health Senior Communities; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time night shifts. This role focuses on delivering excellent patient care in an innovative, resident-centered environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will supervise staff, assess resident needs, and support their independence and quality of life.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure.
• Experience in long-term or acute care facilities.
• Excellent assessment and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to meet or exceed residents' expectations.
• Direct and supervise clinical staff on the unit.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' conditions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current licensure as an LPN in Massachusetts

Tools

Electronic medical records

MS Word

Internet

Email

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

WHY MARY'S MEADOW?

What is the small-house concept?
Mary’s Meadow comprises four separate houses, each of which has accommodations for 10 residents. All rooms are private, with full baths, and each house has a shared living room, dining room, den and kitchen. This intimate environment makes a real difference for our residents, it encourages interaction and socialization while affording privacy. The four houses are connected to a central chapel, open to people of all faiths, providing a calm and quiet space for prayer and reflection.

Mary’s Meadow: Revolutionizing nursing home care
The opening of Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place revolutionized delivery of long-term skilled nursing care, as well as short-term rehabilitation services. This innovative social model has proven to be as attractive to those receiving care as it is to their families, physicians and caregivers. It’s an approach that empowers our residents to be as independent and self-reliant as possible, in a setting that feels like home.

Nationally recognized for the quality of our care
Our innovative approach earns us high marks for the quality of our care. Mary’s Meadow is consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the entire state, earning a five-star rating from U.S. News & World Report and a Women’s Choice Award for Best Extended Care & Nursing Homes in Massachusetts. We have also received the Excellence in Action Award for Superior Commitment to Customer Satisfaction for 5 consecutive years, 2010-2015.

Most importantly, our residents and their families give us high marks for the personalized care and attention they receive here at Mary’s Meadow.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is to be self-directed and deliver care in a manner that meets or exceeds the residents or the facility’s expectations. All staff shall be focused on maximizing each resident’s potential for independence and promoting autonomy and individual choices. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall be an active participant and lead the interdisciplinary care team to assure that resident’s individual needs are met. The Licensed Practical Nurse shall direct and supervise the care provided by all other clinical staff assigned to the unit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Recognizes and supports the autonomy and dignity of all elders.

2. Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.

3. Performs all duties in a manner that assures the highest possible level of quality care and quality of life are achieved for all residents making independent clinical decisions regarding resident’s needs for medical or nursing care and communicate it to appropriate personnel.

4. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to implement physician orders (i.e. medications, therapies and treatments), nursing interventions and nursing skills by following policies and procedures of THSC and works within the scope of practice dictated by the State of Massachusetts (e.g. the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act).

5. Active participation in resident care planning to include admission, on-going data collection and assessment. Promotes and supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the nursing department.

6. Follows all safety, security, Infection Control (Universal Precautions) and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Performs all tasks to assure resident and personal safety and the protection of co-workers and facility property.

7. Monitors resident’s conditions on an on-going basis accurately and promptly reporting significant changes to supervisor, physician and responsible party while keeping accurate and timely documentation reflecting resident care and condition.

8. Promotes and participates in educational programs to include outside educational programs. Completion of all competencies required; attends all mandatory educational programs and regularly attends staff meetings. Maintains required licensing and certifications.

9. Promotes a productive atmosphere, facilitates teamwork and treats fellow employees, residents and families with respect and consideration, is helpful, cooperative and courteous. Inspires high performance in others through both word and actions.

10. Understand how to place decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.

11. Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.

12. Obtains an update on each elder from the elder assistant each shift.

13. Visit each elder each shift to monitor clinical status, and to determine if the clinical care needs of the elder are being met.

14. Document clinical assessments, ensuring that they are elder specific, considering the primary diagnosis and specific risks.

15. Asses for unresolved/untreated pain in each elder; plan and implement pain management interventions when appropriate.

16. Identify any clinical teaching needs of the elder assistants, elder or family; provide the teaching and complete the documentation.

17. Administers medications and treatments according to Massachusetts Nursing Practice.

18. Collaborates on the data gathering of the MDS+. Collaborates with the elder assistant to organize the care-planning meeting.

19. Monitors care plan compliance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Education – Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. Current licensure as an LPN in the state of Massachusetts. Training and licensure will determine pay grade and lines of responsibility.

2. Experience – Recent clinical experience in either long-term, acute care or home care facilities.

3. Equipment – Resident related and within the scope and license of nursing.

4. Specialized skills – Excellent assessment and team work skills, understanding of MDS and Care Planning.

5. Computer skills: MS word, Internet, e-mail, electronic medical record.

6. Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.