LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary: $31.86 - $40.39 / hr

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 for our 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am shift. 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

• Administer medications and treatments to assigned residents as ordered by physician and utilizing the five rights as applicable.
• Direct and monitor the personal care duties and nursing care procedures carried out by Nursing Assistants of the assigned team.
• Assist Nursing Assistants with direct care of residents, as necessary.
• Report to Unit Manager/Assistant Unit Manager or Charge Nurse Supervisor unusual symptoms, changes of condition, daily needs, and progress of residents.
• Follow the Plan of Care for each resident, and monitor the performance of Nursing Assistants in implementation of the care plan.
• Receive controlled substances from the shift Supervisory Nurse and is responsible for all aspects of the storage and distribution of these medications; ensure proper and safe placement and use of medications stored in medication cart, stock medication cupboards, medication room refrigerator and narcotic cabinets.
• Document as applicable in the care plans, Nursing Notes, Medical Administration Records, Treatment Records and other required records.

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

• Credentials as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license required.
• LPN Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Caring, respectful attitude towards residents required.
• Physical stamina for constant activity required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.