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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) Operations Group Kimball Farms Nursing Car

Berkshire Healthcare, Lenox, Massachusetts, United States, 01240

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. We will pay your way through an LPN program or associates level RN program. Integritus Healthcare wants you! Generous Sign-on Bonus & Referral Bonus! Competitive pay based on experience: $35.00

$39.04 per hour At Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center, we have been caring for area families since 2002, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way. Job responsibilities: LPN provides basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals LPN communicates with RNs and physicians regarding patients' needs Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients' wellbeing Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable. Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure. Observe and document patients' responses to pertinent medications. Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. LPNs perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary. Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form. LPNs chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment. Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON. LPNs ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies. Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. LPNs perform all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Types: Part-time, Full-time, Per diem Salary Range: $35.00

$39.04 per hour (based on years of experience) Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.