Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleborough, MA seeks a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the subacute unit, providing high-quality patient care, medication administration, and care planning in collaboration with the nursing team.

Requirements include a Massachusetts LPN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of geriatric or rehabilitation experience; must read/write English and lift up to 50 lbs. Shift-based scheduling applies.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts-licensed LPN required.
• Minimum of one year of geriatric nursing or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; follow instructions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and treatments according to physician's orders.
• Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift.
• Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans.
• Conducts daily rounds on assigned residents.
• Documents resident's strengths, weaknesses, and improvement steps.
• Gives daily shift report to CNAs on the unit.
• Participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences.
• Participates in yearly evaluations of nursing assistants.
• Assists with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel.
• Assists with special procedures and rounds as needed.
• Notifies supervisor, physician, and family of changes in resident condition or incidents.

Skills

Accountability

Communication

Customer Service

Leadership

Teamwork

Trust and Respect

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in the State of Massachusetts

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $2000 Sign on Bonus

Job Location: Middleborough, Massachusetts

Organization Name: Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in our subacute unit. As an LPN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care to our residents, ensuring their overall well-being and satisfaction. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional care and are committed to creating a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities:

• Administers medication and treatments according to physician's orders


• Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift


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


• Conducts daily rounds on assigned residents


• Documents accurately resident's strengths, weaknesses, and the steps needed to improve performance


• Gives daily shift report to CNAs assigned to the unit


• Participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences


• Participates in the yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants


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


• Assists with special procedures and rounds as needed


• Notifies nursing supervisor, resident's physician, and family of any changes in the resident's condition or accidents/incidents involving the resident

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in the State of Massachusetts


• 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


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


• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding work involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved


• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met


• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Accountability


• Communication


• Customer Service
  
• Leadership


• Teamwork


• Trust and Respect

Technical Competencies:

• Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential


• Follows and complies with all State and Federal regulations and established Personnel Policies and Procedures


• Maintains all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner


• Projects a professional image always