Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Per-Diem LPN - Greater Boston/ Boston, MA

Always Best Care Private Nursing is seeking an experienced LPN to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of one-to-one patient care, all in the comfort of the client’s home. This role requires someone who demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner under the direction of the Director of Private Nursing or RN supervisor.

Role and Responsibilities:

LPNs assist in delivering nursing care under the supervision of an RN, including contributing to patient assessments, implementing components of care plans developed by an RN, administering medications, performing skilled nursing tasks (e.g., wound care), and reinforcing patient and family education.

They may assist in the oversight of CNAs, QMAPs, and non-certified personnel, within their scope and under RN direction.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributes to the ongoing assessment of the client’s health status and reports findings to the RN.

• Implements and documents nursing interventions based on the plan of care developed by an RN.

• Reports signs and symptoms indicating physiological or psychosocial changes to the supervising RN promptly.

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and authorized by an RN.

• Reinforces teaching provided by RNs and providers, and offers guidance to patients and families consistent with established care plans.

• Participates in collaboration with the care team to promote continuity of care.
  Performs delegated tasks such as wound care, catheter care, and injection administration within LPN scope and based on individual training.

• Communicates clearly and promptly with the RN or Director of Nursing regarding changes in condition or care needs.

• Other duties as assigned, within the LPN scope and under RN supervision.
  

Requirements

• Active LPN license in the state of Massachusetts

• Current BLS certification

• Prior experience in med-surg, home health, or private duty nursing preferred

• Access to reliable transportation

Skills:

• Dependent on case and patient acuity level. Some skills needed may include:

  • Wound Care

  • Feeding Tube Management

  • Ostomy Care

  • Catheter Care

  • Injection Therapy

Schedule:

• Per diem

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly salary

• Referral and annual bonus program

Benefits – Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Eligibility for health, vision, and dental insurance plans after 1 year

• Professional Development Assistance with CEUs

• Flexible Schedule - pick up as little or as many shifts as you'd like!

• A supportive, people-focused team environment

• Promotional opportunities and career growth within the organization

• Ongoing investment in your personal and clinical development

About Always Best Care Private Nursing

Always Best Care of Greater Boston is a private home health organization that is committed to providing high-quality skilled and non-skilled care to clients in the comfort of their own home or other residential setting. Our passion for helping people maintain a safe, independent and dignified lifestyle represents the strong foundation of Always Best Care. Every client receives extraordinary care in an inspiring environment with caring and compassionate people.