Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Stellarnursinghomes; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous shift differentials

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Walpole, Massachusetts seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. The ideal candidate should hold a current RN license and demonstrate strong communication and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities include overseeing nursing assistants, participating in resident care, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive wage and extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license is required.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of certified nursing assistants.
• Participate in admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
• Provide nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to handle different situations with tact

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

Job description

Premier Healthcare at Harrington House is now owned by Stellar Health Group and is under new management and led by a strong regional leadership team!

$7500 Sign-on Bonus

$2000 Referral Bonus

Qualifications for RN:

• Current unencumbered RN license
• Strong communication skills to communicate with Residents, Families and Staff
• Critical thinking skills
• The ability to handle different situations with tact

Responsibilities for RN:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
• Participates in the admission, discharge and transfers of residents as required.
• Observes for changes in residents’ status, notifying the physician and resident’s family or representative and documenting accordingly.
• Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written.
• Prepares and administers medications as per physicians’ orders and observes for adverse effects.
• Performs wound treatments as per physicians’ orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly.
• Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated.
• Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures.
• Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents’ needs are holistically met.
• Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary.
• Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
• Participates in end of life care as required.
• Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates care plans as required.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.

Benefit Package for RN/LPN:

• Competitive wages
• Generous Shift Differentials
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Accrued paid time off – Full Time Employees
• 401K

Stellar Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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