LPN, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 38,572 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job summary

An established healthcare organization in Massachusetts seeks a License Practical Nurse (LPN) to follow care plans and ensure quality treatment for patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, following medical plans, and collaborating with a team. Candidates must possess a current LPN license in MA and have at least one year of recent acute care experience. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $28 to $35 per hour and requires flexibility with scheduling, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current LPN license in Massachusetts.
Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and family needs.
Follow prescribed plan of care.
Demonstrate necessary medical skills.
Evaluate and reassess patient care.
Identify ancillary services needed.
Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team.
Document skilled care provided.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Approved LPN school of nursing

Current LPN license in MA

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Purpose of Position: Under the direction of the Team Manager and within the Agency policies and procedures, the LPN follows the plan of care on individual patients within the guidelines of his/her licensure to provide for the safety and quality of care treatment or services.

Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Responsibilities

Assesses patient and family needs, reports new or pertinent findings to RN and MD.
Follows prescribed plan of care as completed by the RN in order to address identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, within the guidelines of his/her licensure.
Evaluates and reassesses the identified problems, care provided and patient's response on a continuing basis.
Identifies ancillary services needed by patients and families and reports findings to RN.
Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN and members of the inter-disciplinary team as needed.
Assists patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Records narrative documentation to reflect skilled care. Documentation is clear, concise and addresses specifics of teaching, direct care and response of patient / caregiver.
All other duties as assigned.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications