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Berkshire Rehab & Skilled Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Sandisfield, Massachusetts
We are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield! Full-time openings on 3p-11p and 11p-7a shifts. Includes every other weekend. Weekly pay! Up to a \$5,000 sign-on bonus available! Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, your job position is to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Experience & Education: - Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program. - Must be CPR certified. - Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state. - A minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable. - New graduates welcome! Duties & Responsibilities: - Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident. - Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care. - Follow physician\'s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders. - Transcribe physician\'s orders promptly and accurately. - Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness. - Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes. - Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs. - Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list. - Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary. - Administer medication according to procedure. - Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible. - Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary. - Demonstrate correct safety techniques. - Respects and takes care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies. - Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. - Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations. - Complies with facility Privacy Practices Policies & Procedures, protecting residents\' individual health information. - Continue growth and expand job knowledge. - Demonstrate leadership skills. - Other duties assigned by manager. Specific Requirements: - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. - Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions. - Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. - Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. - Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. - Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. - Must possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills. - Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions. - Must have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately. - Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. - Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. - Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.