Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN​/Wellness Nurse; Per Diem

Compensation:

Starting at $36.00/hr

Per Diem

About the Community

Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults.

In this role, you will provide resident-centered nursing support, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident health, communicate with families and providers, and help coordinate services under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader.

This is a great opportunity for an LPN who enjoys working with older adults and wants to support residents’ health, independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Retention incentives
• Paid training
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving older adults

What You'll Do

• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders, applicable nursing standards, and community procedures
• Monitor residents for changes in physical condition, cognition, behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, and daily functioning
• Provide direct nursing care and resident support within the Massachusetts LPN scope of practice
• Collect and document resident health information
• Participate in resident assessments and service-plan reviews under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader
• Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating resident care and service plans
• Promptly report significant changes in resident condition
• Initiate appropriate interventions within the LPN’s scope of practice
• Notify the appropriate nursing leader, provider, family member, or emergency service when required
• Receive, review, and carry out provider orders within the LPN scope of practice
• Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies and providers
• Document medications, treatments, observations, incidents, and nursing services accurately and promptly
• Perform medication-cart, treatment-record, and documentation audits as assigned
• Support resident admissions, transitions, hospital returns, and changes in level of care
• Provide resident and family teaching within the LPN’s education, competency, and scope of practice
• Promote wellness, hydration, nutrition, infection prevention, medication safety, and fall prevention
• Respond promptly to resident emergencies and urgent needs
• Participate in resident-care meetings and communicate relevant information to the Wellness team
• Provide direction and supervision to resident-care team members as assigned
• Delegate selected nursing activities only when permitted by Massachusetts law, nursing regulations, community policy, employee competency, and the resident’s condition
• Provide the level of supervision and follow-up required for delegated activities
• Assist with staff training, competency reviews, and required in-service education
• Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Complete additional Wellness and nursing duties within the LPN’s lawful scope of practice

What We're Looking For

• Current and valid Massachusetts LPN license
• License must be active and in good standing
• Knowledge of practical nursing standards, medication administration, and resident safety
• Strong observation and resident-monitoring skills
• Ability to recognize, document, and report changes in resident condition
• Ability to work within the LPN scope of practice and seek RN or provider guidance when required
• Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and coworkers
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand…