Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Berkshire Rehab & Skilled Care Center

Job Order #: 21847722

Sandisfield, MA 01255

Full Time

40 hours per week

POSTED 12/6/2024

CLOSE DATE 3/7/2025

Job Description

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.

How To Apply

Visit: https://berkshirerehabilitation.com/careers or email resume and cover letter to: ablack@athenahealthcare.com

Address

7 Sandisfield Road
Sandisfield, MA 01255

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Shift

Second

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Per Diem Position

Not Specified

Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Major Medical
  • Prescriptions
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 401K
  • Sick Leave
  • Vehicle Furnished

Benefit Details

Name

Tony Black

Title

Communications & Recruitment Specialist

Email

ablack@athenahealthcare.com

Phone

Not Specified

Address

7 Sandisfield Road
Sandisfield, MA 01255

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