LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem

Colonial Group; Wilbraham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs (Physical & Mental)

401k with Company Match

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living's Orchard Valley location in Wilbraham, MA is seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team on a per diem basis. You will provide hands-on nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like environment, working as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

Responsibilities include assessing residents, coordinating care with the care team, and ensuring safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license and CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with elderly is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports changes in resident health to the care team per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises daily work of Resident Care Assistants.
• Mentors Lead Resident Care Assistants in job duties.
• Coordinates care needs with providers via case management processes.
• Balances service demands with resident independence.
• Assists in preventing elder abuse and reports per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and calls for backup as needed.

Education

RN license

CPR certification

RN program graduate

Job description

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

Orchard Valley is looking for compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our team!

Per Diem Opportunities

$32.50-$36.50/HR

As a Registered Nurse, your main role will be to deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment. You will be part of a team of dedicated, like-minded individuals whose support and camaraderie build community, and where long-lasting relationships with both associates and residents await.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status.
• Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations.
• Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
• Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job.
• Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
• Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence.
• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations.
• Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup.

Requirements

• Current state license as an RN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved RN program (per state requirements)
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working as a nurse preferred.
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position is highly desirable.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.