Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical NursePreferred Health Care is looking for RN's and/or LPN's to join our team, for local nursing home & assisted living facilities. This person will be responsible for administering medication(s), monitoring and recording resident progress, and educating families and residents as needed.The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting the resident. This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the resident.Responsibilities:Provide exceptional resident care – Maintain nursing standards while supporting residents with all applicable medical needs. Create and provide resident care plans as needed or requested. Communicate with the resident, their family and members of the medical team and facility to achieve the desired goals of the resident-care plan.Conduct administrative duties – Attend meetings with medical professionals and/or facility staff to evaluate resident needs. Assess resident care plans and identify areas of improvement to ensure quality of care.Requirements:Bachelor's degree and a license to practice nursing in the state requiredA minimum of six months of recent medical experienceMust be able to stand or sit for long periods of timeMust be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequentlyMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds* FACILITY IS LOCATED IN SOMERSET,MA *Preferred Health Care is a family owned organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of health care delivery in the home and in professional settings. At Preferred Health Care, we are passionate about what we do, to ensure we are providing the best care possible. We care for your family like our family- and that's what makes us the preferred choice in home health care! If you truly enjoy helping others and want to make a difference in someones live through the work you do, then apply today! Preferred Health Care- Trusted in home health care SINCE 1986!