LPN - Part-time Days (The Herrick House)

Northeast Senior Health Corporation; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Herrick House at Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care in Beverly, MA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to oversee medication management and coordinate resident medical needs. You will collaborate with physicians, the Director of Nursing, residents and families to ensure safe, effective care and supervise Resident Care Aides.

Current MA LPN license with BLS is required; minimum 1 year of medical/surgical or skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of medical/surgical nursing or nursing in a skilled nursing facility.
• Current license to practice nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and interpret data to inform nursing care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, Director of Nursing, residents and families.
• Supervise Resident Care Aides and ensure the care is delivered safely.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Collaboration

Leadership

Nursing Care Plans

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Welcome to The Herrick House, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care. Our teams of nurses, aides, food service, and environmental service employees work to create an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents along with their families.

Position Summary

Oversees the medication management and coordinates the medical needs of the residents with physicians, Director of Nursing/Resident Care and family members. Observes, documents and reports significant changes in residents’ condition recommending changes in care needs. Assists in supervising Resident Care Aides ensuring care is provided as instructed.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: including but not limited to:

• I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making:
  • A. Assess an individual’s basic health status, records and related health data.
  • B. Participate in analyzing and interpreting said recorded data, and making informed judgements as to the specific elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation.
  • C. Participate in planning and implementing nursing intervention, including appropriate healthcare components in nursing care plans that take account of the most recent advancements in current knowledge in the field.
  • D. Incorporate the prescribed medical regimen in the nursing plan of care.
  • E. Participate in the health teaching required by the individual and family so as to maintain an optimal level of health care.
  • F. When appropriate, evaluate outcome of basic nursing intervention and initiate or encourage change in plans of care.
  • G. The LPN is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
  • H. Participates in developing a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. Respects the values (religious/spiritual, ethnic, cultural) of the patient and family.
  • I. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.
• II. Collaborative Relationship:
  • A. Establishes collaborative relationships with nurses, physicians, other colleagues, patients and families.
  • B. Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.
  • C. Supports Lahey Clinic’s commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond.
• III. Clinical Leadership:
  • A. Demonstrates appropriate behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures and practice guidelines specific to the setting.
  • B. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.
  • C. Demonstrates role of LPN as teacher.
  • D. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness.
• IV. Clinical Scholarship:
  • The Licensed Practical Nurse: achieves clinical scholarship through experiences with patients, through collaboration with colleagues and leadership and through formal education. Learning is transformed into knowledge through self-reflection and analysis.

Education

Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of medical/surgical nursing or nursing in a skilled nursing facility is required.

License/Certification(s)

Current license to practice nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration. BLS certification.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.10 - $43.20 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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