LPN/LVN

Job Description

Performance Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, learn, absorb, and follow written orders and keep records in prescribed manner.
• Ability to be reaching, bending, squatting and twisting numerous times daily.
• Ability to lift 70-80 pounds on occasional basis.
• Ability to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients.
• Ability to speak in clear, concise voice in order to communicate adequately.
• Ability to carry out fine motor skills with manual dexterity.
• Able to perform routine nursing procedures.
• Mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements.
• Must have reliable personal transportation and be able to drive in inclement weather and variable road conditions.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing services as dictated by the plan of care and documents according to policy/procedures.
• Instructs the patient/caregiver in various aspects of patient care and disease management. Documents the patients/caregivers comprehension of and compliance with teaching.
• Observes patient response to care/teaching and makes recommendations regarding revision of plan for patient care to the Registered Nurse.
• Provides and documents skilled nursing care according to the plan of care/physicians orders, policies/procedures and standards of care.
• Records and reports to the Registered Nurse symptoms, vital signs and other observations that may be indicative of care plan reactions and changes.
• Follows and teaches infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in on-going care coordination and maintains positive relationships with referral sources, physicians/other clinicians, patients/families, and other partners.
• Participates with other nurses in taking weekend, night and holiday calls on a rotating basis, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Continually strives to improve nursing care through participation in inservice activities, staff development activities and continuing learning.
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN / DON

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS*

• MA LPN license - REQUIRED
• Graduate of a state approved vocational education program - REQUIRED
• 1 year of experience - REQUIRED
• COVID vaccination required

• Updated Resume
• 2 References Required (please include their contact details)
• BLS (AHA) Certification
• Massachusetts state license

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• LPN/LVN: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Graduate of a state approved vocational education program (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Massachusetts state license (Preferred)
• Covid vaccination card (Preferred)

Work Location: One location