Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Sandwich

Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus available!* Hourly rate ranges between $40 and $46, depending on the shift. Evenings, overnights, and weekends have shift differentials.

Full-time and part-time available on 11p-7a; includes an every-other-weekend rotation.

Per diem available on all shifts.

Job Summary

As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident
• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under your care
• Follow physician's orders and render/assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders
• Transcribe physician's orders promptly and accurately
• Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes
• Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs
• Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary
• Administer medication according to procedure
• Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques
• Respect and take care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies
• Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions
• Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations
• Comply with facility Privacy Practices Policies & Procedures, protecting residents' individual health information

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program
• CPR certified
• Active and unencumbered LPN/LVN license in Massachusetts, or be in the process of obtaining one
• New graduates welcome!

Additional Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care
• Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

*Employment conditions apply

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday & Overtime Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).