LPN and RN Nursing Graduates

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.News and World report for 2021-2022.

CMS 5-Star Rating

The GraduateNurse (GN) delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care andservices to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards

Reports to supervising licensed nurse

Functions only under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse who agrees to act as supervisor and who is immediatelyavailable to the GN

Works in department as well as throughout facility

Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends andholidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary

Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday

Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and hepatitis B viruses, and COVID-19

Nursing students in their last semester and graduate nursing students must practice under the direction and supervision of alicensed nurse, performing tasks within the scope of practice of thesupervising nurse of equal or higher educational preparation

Must work within scope of practice as defined by the Massachusetts Chapter 88, Acts of 2024 and facility standards

May not practice under this authorization, prior to obtaining a nursing license, for more than one (1) year from the date of hire. The graduate may not practice underthis authorization if they receive a failing score on the NCLEX examination

May not represent themselves to be a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse

Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility

Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Must understand andfollow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care topatients

Must be able to evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in patient's condition

Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs