Overview:
LPN Pay Rate Range:$31.86 - $40.39 / hour
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do.
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield is seeking a collaborative and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team for full-time or part-time positions. Find true balance between work and home life while making a meaningful difference for our residents.
Elderwood Benefits as an LPN (must qualify):
* Tuition Reimbursement Programs
* Employee Referral Bonus
* 401K with Employer Matching
* PTO & Holiday Package
* Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
* Shift Differentials
* Other Compensation Programs
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Position Overview:Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. LPNs provide advanced care in a home-like setting and are responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating resident care to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Responsibilities:
* Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician, utilizing the five rights as applicable.
* Direct and monitor personal care duties and nursing procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants on the assigned team.
* Assist Nursing Assistants with direct resident care as necessary.
* Report unusual symptoms, condition changes, daily needs, and resident progress to Unit Manager, Assistant Unit Manager, or Charge Nurse Supervisor.
* Follow the Plan of Care for each resident and monitor Nursing Assistants' implementation of the care plan.
* Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and ensure proper storage, distribution, and safe use of medications.
* Document as applicable in care plans, Nursing Notes, Medication Administration Records, Treatment Records, and other required documentation.
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Skills/Competencies:
* Exceptional customer service skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Strong decision-making ability
* Proficient computer skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication
Qualifications:
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Qualifications:
* Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current state license required.
* LPN training and geriatric work experience preferred.
* Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
* Caring, respectful attitude toward residents.
* Physical stamina for constant activity.
* Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
* This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment and effective communication, employees must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or advanced level.
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