What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) position at Fairview Commons?
Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Ask about how we can pay for your LPN or associate level RN program. Integritus Healthcare wants you!
Salary Range: LPN (based on years of experience): $35.00 - $48.00/hr.
Shifts: FT Day 7-3pm, 3-11pm and 11-7pm
Benefits:
Weekly Pay, Day 1 low-cost benefits, 403B retirement plan, Generous PTO, Career advancement opportunities, Steppingstone program (pay for RN/LPN tuition)
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our caring, compassionate team. Nurses plan, monitor, and provide nursing care to the residents within the facility. The successful candidate will work within their entire scope of practice, ensuring the utmost in competent care and safety is consistently delivered to all residents.
Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing.
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
- Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards
- Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure. Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications.
- Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures.
- Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON.
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
License Required:
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Massachusetts (MA)
Fairview Commons offers high-quality short-term rehabilitation, compassionate long-term care, and specialized dementia care for when care needs progress beyond assisted living.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field
- Associates or better in Nursing or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- License Practical Nurse
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $35 - $48