Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Athena Health Care Systems; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Exclusive employer discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for part-time and full-time positions at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester, MA. Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care, maintaining care plans, and supervising nursing activities. Competitive pay ranges from $35 to $40 per hour, with up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus available. Join a dynamic care team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program is necessary.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must possess a current license or be in process to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants.
• Meet nursing and rehabilitation needs of residents.
• Maintain care plans for all residents under your care.
• Follow physician's orders and document nursing notes.
• Evaluate resident needs through daily visits.

Skills

English language proficiency

Independent decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Nursing knowledge

Supervisory ability

Assessment skills

Knowledge of drug actions

Restorative nursing knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program

CPR certified

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Part‑Time and Full‑Time Positions Available

Join Our Dynamic Care Team at Parsons Hill Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Worcester!

Openings

• 40 hours on 11 p-7 a
• 32 hours on 11 p-7 a
• 24 hours on 3 p-11 p
• 16 hours on 11 p-7 a
• 8 hours on 11 p-7 a

Up to a $5,000 Sign‑on Bonus Available!* $35 to $40 an hour, including shift differential. Evenings, overnights, and weekends have shift differentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and supervise the day‑to‑day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under your care.
• Follow physician's orders, render, and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
• Transcribe physician's orders promptly and accurately.
• Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.
• Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list.
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state or be in the process of obtaining one.
• New graduates welcome!

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
• Possesses leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Possesses accurate and comprehensive assessment skills.
• Familiar with drug actions and interactions.
• Knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately.
• Patient, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Employment conditions apply.

Benefits

• Competitive and weekly pay.
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees.
• Overtime pay for hourly employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive employer discount program.

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Vacation and personal time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Tide Health New England and its managed facilities follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).