LPN/LVN - Acute Care, Skilled Nursing - Newburyport Massachusetts

Company: SnapCare
Location: Newburyport, Massachusetts
Posted On: 11/20/2024

Job Details:

• Pay Range: $42 -$44
  
• Weekly Hours: Varies
  
• Shift Type: Varies
  
• Shift Hours: Varies
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse school of nursing
    
  • Current and active LPN license in the state of Massachusetts
    
  • Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing required - Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards required
    
  • Knowledge of growth and development across the life span
    
    Responsibilities:
    The duties outlined here are not exhaustive. The employee in this position is expected to perform these and any additional tasks as assigned by their supervisor or facility Administrator, even if not specifically listed. This role involves comprehensive oversight of resident care, regulatory compliance, team supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include:
    Management Responsibilities:
    
    
    
    • Oversee direct resident care, supervise nursing assistants, make staffing assignments, and maintain compliance with regulations.
      
    • Provide training on safety protocols, manage unit supplies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care.
      
    • Monitor resident care assignments, medication distribution, and respond to residents' requests for assistance.
      
      Patient Care Duties:
      
      
      
      • Conduct resident assessments, administer medications, and develop individualized care plans.
        
      • Observe and document resident conditions, respond to emergencies, and notify physicians of changes as needed.
        
      • Assist with treatment, manage meal tray checks, and support resident admission processes.
        
        Safety and Health Standards:
        
        
        
        • Identify and address safety hazards, enforce infection control, and ensure clean and secure storage of medication and equipment.
          
        • Follow procedures for safe use of supplies and maintain orderly work areas.
          
          Professional Development:
          
          
          
          • Engage in facility training programs, attend meetings, and complete continuing education.
            
          • Present a professional appearance and demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
            
            Documentation and Compliance:
            
            
            
            • Maintain resident care records, revise care plans, and complete discharge documentation as required.
              
            • Adhere to facility policies, uphold resident rights, and work cooperatively with staff and residents.
              
              Non-Essential Functions:
              
              
              
              • Support the evaluation of nursing personnel and participate in resident care conferences as needed.
                
                This role requires professionalism, dependability, and cooperative work with all stakeholders to maintain high-quality resident care and compliance.
                SnapCare Benefits:
                
                
                
                • End of Shift Payments
                  
                • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
                  
                  Why work for SnapCare
                  
                  
                  
                  • Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app.
                    
                  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care and more.
                    
                  • Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance.
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