Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: LPN00021804

Location: The Wellington at Springfield Springfield, MA

About Us: The Wellington at Springfield, a Sonida Senior Living community, provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services to our residents. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care to our residents in a supportive and enriching environment.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic team. The LPN will identify resident needs, plan, implement, evaluate, and provide exceptional nursing care. This role is essential to facilitating residents' progression toward optimal health while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments for new residents and any changes in resident conditions, including head-to-toe and focal assessments.
• Perform and document assessments upon a resident's return from the hospital or rehab (unless return is within 24 hours).
• Administer medications to residents as needed and maintain accurate medication records.
• Order and refill medications and coordinate with pharmacies as necessary.
• Complete and file incident reports related to falls, skin tears, medication errors, elopements, altercations, and employee incidents.
• Administer treatments in accordance with doctor's orders and maintain documentation.
• Maintain communication with doctors and families regarding resident conditions and any significant changes.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive charting, including resident condition changes, incidents, medication updates, and treatments.
• Notify the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of resident declines.

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts LPN license required and must be current and unencumbered.
• Previous experience in a health care facility, with direct experience working with geriatric patients strongly preferred.
• CPR and/or first aid certification required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
• 401k retirement savings plan with discretionary match
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional, confidential counseling services available to you and your household members at no cost.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Pay for eligible expenses using tax-free dollars.
• Dependent Care FSA: Allows payment for eligible expenses (e.g., daycare, parent care) using tax-free dollars.
• Flexible scheduling
• PTO accrual starting from day one of employment
• Company-paid training for career advancement

Why Join Our Team?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment focused on personalized resident care.
• Gain valuable experience in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and their families.

If you are a compassionate LPN with a commitment to excellence and a passion for senior care, we encourage you to apply and become part of The Wellington at Springfield family.