Per Diem LPN - Compassionate Care with Great Benefits

Benchmark Senior Living; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical & Mental Health Wellness

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing care for residents in a warm, home-like environment. You will assess, document, and communicate resident status while coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN license with CPR certification, 1–2 years of nursing experience, and prior work with the elderly. This per diem role offers opportunities to grow within a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Current state license as an LPN and CPR certification
• Graduate of an approved LPN 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

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver nursing care for residents in a warm, home-like environment. You will assess, document, and communicate resident status while coordinating with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an LPN license with CPR certification, 1–2 years of nursing experience, and prior work with the elderly. This per diem role offers opportunities to grow within a supportive community.