LPN/LVN - Inpatient Long-Term Care | Flexible Shifts

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal pension/401K

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Bedford VA Healthcare System, Long Term Care Community Living Center. This full-time inpatient role offers multiple tours, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

The position emphasizes data-driven patient assessment, implementation of care plans, patient education, and comprehensive documentation within the Nursing Service.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and collaborates in the assessment of the health status of a patient.
• Implements aspects of the plan of care as delegated.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient responses to interventions.
• Participates in health teaching and counseling to promote health.
• Recognizes, reports and records promptly all changes in patient condition and behavior.
• Completes routine documentation of results of care and treatment according to policy and electronic records.
• Differentiates between emergent and non-emergent conditions; reports critical situations.
• Provides a full range of practical nursing care to patients with varied conditions; works under supervision.
• Demonstrates a broad working knowledge of practical nursing procedures and may float to support inpatient units.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Bedford VA Healthcare System, Long Term Care Community Living Center. This full-time inpatient role offers multiple tours, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.

The position emphasizes data-driven patient assessment, implementation of care plans, patient education, and comprehensive documentation within the Nursing Service.