Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse I - CONTINUOUS - (230004EZ)

Description

This is an open and continuous posting for Full and Part-Time positions on our Evening and Night Shifts.

The Soldiers' Home in Holyoke is seeking several compassionate, professional, and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to assume supervision within an assigned unit of the facility while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. Here at the Soldiers' Home, LPNs are responsible for providing patient-driven care and support to our Veteran population. They are expected to follow and contribute to a plan of care for individual patients in accordance with nursing standards, policies and procedures. The incumbents will work both as a team member and independently, communicating in a clear and constructive manner to members of the team, patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provide exceptional nursing care to veteran residents by assessing health status, responding to call lights or veterans' requests for assistance, and making observations on rounds
Administer nursing treatments, procedures, doctor orders, and care plans; observe, identify and respond to the needs for care, including medication, equipment-assisted care and patient/family education
Identify, evaluate, and assess veteran health status; confer with supervising Registered Nurses (RNs) and assigned medical staff for treatment modalities
Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of the RN and/or medical staff and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed or needed
Collaborate with other resident services personnel to ensure that residents' individual care plans are being followed
Establish constructive relationships with veterans and their families to promote positive relationships and learning as established by the treatment/teaching plan.
Document incidents with or without adverse effect to the veteran and refer to RN for follow-up and/or investigation
Foster the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke mission, vision and operational policies while maintaining regulatory and department compliance with Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations
Maintain personal and professional growth by attending in-services, keeping current with healthcare trends and nursing practices, and other Soldiers' Home committees
Skilled in the use of computers as needed for the completion of work assignments

Schedule:

We have part-time and full-time benefited opportunities available on our Evening (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) and our Night (11:15 pm - 7:15 am) shifts
Alternating weekend and holiday schedule
Note: This is 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility and as a result, the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a current, active license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
CPR certification through the American Heart Association
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to deal tactfully with others

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in dementia, hospice, or other relevant discipline
Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members
Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed
Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information
Skilled in the use of using a computer for completion of work assignments

Salary: 53,256.58 - 72,568.60 Yearly

Please see the Veteran's Home in Holyoke website for a complete job description.