Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation is currently hiring RNs/LPNs for FT 7am - 3pm shifts.

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Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center is a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance, a non-profit organization that has spent the past 150 years helping people in need. We empower people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges by building stronger communities and helping people move forward together.

At Laurel Ridge we are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents as we’ve recognized that the difference is in the details, therefore we invest as much time and energy in our setting as we do in the care we provide. Our mission is to provide a bridge between inpatient care and home for our short-term residents and to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of functioning for each of our long-term residents.

We are looking to add a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to our exceptional staff. As our newest team member you will be helping manage resident care services and work closely with the residents to manage resident assessments, assess the physical and emotional needs of the residents, and make referrals when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Current and Valid MA RN/LPN license required
• Degree in nursing and a minimum of two (2) years full-time or full-time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, at least one (1) of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of sick at home, or
• A diploma or associates degree in nursing and at least four (4) years full time or full-time equivalent clinical experience in nursing, with at least one (1) year of which shall be in a home health care agency or community health program that included care of sick at home.
• Computer skills including use of word processing and spreadsheets
• Knowledge and compliance with all Massachusetts Assisted Living Services Agency regulations.

Administrative Functions

• Provide oversight of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and licensed nurses as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
• Ensure initial baseline and periodic comprehensive assessments and care plans are completed within required timeframes.
• Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.
• Facilitate physician rounds by preparing charts, flagging areas of concern and preparing physician orders for signature; document physician visits with residents.
• Initiate requests for consultations or referrals as requested.
• Report any suspicion of a crime that may have been committed to a resident in the facility.
• Perform administrative duties by completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

Resident Care Functions

• Provide nursing services to residents in accordance with scope of practice, facility policies and professional standards of care.
• Monitor residents for developments of acute changes of condition including confusion, fever, difficulty breathing, increased pain, difficulty with urination, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, vision or hearing loss, general malaise or decreased range of motion (ROM); conduct assessments and notify the provider as needed.
• Obtain and document resident vital signs as needed.
• Assist in the admission process; provide resident orientation as appropriate.
• Assist with a discharge planning process that focuses on the resident’s discharge goals and preparation for successful transition to post-discharge care.
• Ensure that newly admitted residents have physician orders for immediate care.

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• FSA and Dependent Care Account
• PTO and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• And many more!

Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person