Per Diem LPN/RN — Compassionate Care & Flexible Hours

Benchmark-Senior-Living; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal Discount Program

Training & Uniforms

Referral Bonus

Wellness Programs

401k with Company Match

Medical/Vision/Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Branches of Framingham, a Benchmark Assisted Living & Memory Care community, is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for per diem coverage. You will deliver nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting, collaborating with a caring team.

Requirements include a current LPN license and CPR certification, with 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred, especially with elderly residents.

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

CPR certification

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

The Branches of Framingham, a Benchmark Assisted Living & Memory Care community, is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for per diem coverage. You will deliver nursing care to residents in a warm, home-like setting, collaborating with a caring team.

Requirements include a current LPN license and CPR certification, with 1–2 years of nursing experience preferred, especially with elderly residents.