Short Term Rehab LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit

Location: Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 123 High Street, Topsfield, MA 01983

Department: Short-Term Rehabilitation

Reports to: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Unit Manager, or RN Supervisor

Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities; schedule based on facility needs

Position Summary

Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Short-Term Rehabilitation Unit. Under the direction of an RN or other authorized clinical leader, the LPN delivers direct nursing care to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

The LPN monitors patient progress, administers medications and treatments, communicates changes in condition, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support recovery, safety, comfort, and independence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care consistent with provider orders, individual care plans, facility policies, and the Massachusetts LPN scope of practice.
• Collect and document patient data, including vital signs, pain levels, symptoms, functional status, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately as authorized.
• Perform wound care, skin assessments, catheter care, specimen collection, and other permitted nursing procedures.
• Monitor patients for changes in physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional condition.
• Promptly report significant findings and changes in condition to the supervising RN, provider, or clinical leader.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and related documentation within the LPN's scope of practice.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, safety precautions, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, physicians, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacy, dietary staff, social services, and other disciplines.
• Assign or direct tasks to nursing assistants when authorized and ensure that completed care is reported and documented.
• Participate in shift reports, care conferences, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Maintain complete, timely, and accurate electronic health records.
• Follow infection-prevention, medication-management, fall-prevention, and patient-safety procedures.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, facility policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations.
• Respond appropriately during emergencies and obtain RN or provider support as needed.
• Perform other nursing duties within the LPN's scope of practice as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Massachusetts LPN license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain it within the facility's required timeframe.
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures, medication administration, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Strong observation, communication, documentation, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to use an electronic health record and other clinical technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, subacute care, long-term care, or post-acute care.
• Experience with wound care, post-operative care, medication administration, and rehabilitation patients.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and assist with patient movement and transfers, with equipment or team assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime based on operational needs.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to urgent patient needs.

Why Join Masconomet?

Masconomet's short-term rehabilitation program combines skilled medical care with personalized therapy to support recovery and greater independence. Team members work in a collaborative environment where compassionate care and professional contributions are valued.

Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.