Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Gloucester area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PRN
Gloucester, MA

Are you a compassionate LPN looking to make a difference for others? Care National is teaming up with a top Long Term Care/Post Acute Client to bring you an incredible opportunity to grow your career while impacting lives. With competitive pay up to $40/hr and flexible contract options, this role is perfect for dedicated nurses passionate about senior care.

Highlights of the Role:

Competitive Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour DOE
Work Environment: Part Time - Full-time, on-site in the Gloucester, MA
Impactful Work: Lead nursing assistants and ensure top-quality care in a long-term care setting.

Position Information:

Department: Nursing
Work Arrangement: Full Onsite
Per-Diem all shifts

Primary Responsibilities:

Obtain report from nurse being relieved and records sufficient information to implement appropriate follow up action as necessary
Provides report to nurse coming on duty, including sufficient information for follow-up action if necessary
Conducts resident rounds, reporting problems to nursing supervisor and initiating corrective action
Administers and documents medication, enteral nutrition and treatment per physician order and accurately records all care provided and observations daily
Performs comprehensive assessments of each resident on unit
Reviews and approves admission and re-admission nursing assessments as needed
Develops care plan based on each resident's assessment
Obtains physician orders and any revisions for all treatment and medications needed
Assesses on a weekly basis the skin condition, stage, size, site, depth, color, drainage and odor of condition
Renders immediate assistance to any resident in need
Supervise and evaluate all direct resident care and initiates corrective action as necessary
Provides clinical supervision of nursing assistants providing direct patient care
Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the assigned unit
Counsels nursing assistants and communicates clearly with Clinical Nurse Managers and/or Director of Nursing if issues arise
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to assure that high quality resident care is maintained
Prepares nurse assistant assignments and explains all pertinent resident care
Supervises distribution of nourishments
Supervises the removal of all postural supports
Orders, receives and documents medication according to facility procedure
Supervises response to residents calls for assistance and responds to call lights as necessary /li>
Insures that all physician renewal orders and physician documentation is timely and appropriate

Prerequisites:

Graduate from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure.
One or Two years of previous acute or geriatric/adolescent or rehabilitation experience preferred.
Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.

Benefits with Care National:

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Weekly Pay
Referral Bonus
401(k) Matching

If you're passionate about providing high-quality care, apply today, and one of our recruiters will reach out to you immediately!

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