Licensed Practical Nurse I - CONTINUOUS
About The Position
The Veterans Home at Chelsea is seeking exceptional Licensed Practical Nurses to work as direct service providers in its onsite Long-Term Care facility, serving veteran populations. The role involves providing direct nursing care and addressing all aspects of clients’ care, ensuring clients’ needs are met and safe staffing is in place, and providing guidance and reviewing performance for effectiveness and compliance with professional standards, patient care standards, and agency policies. The Veterans Home is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that provides veterans with quality health care, full-time residential accommodations, and educational and social services. Its services include 24/7 care and treatment for terminal illness, residential and social services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services. The patient population includes Alzheimer/Long Term Care and Domiciliary (residential) care. This is an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in non-emergency situations or adverse weather, the employee will be required to report to work. Various shifts and days off are available. A current and valid Massachusetts practical nurse license is required. A criminal background check and verification of education, licensure, and certifications are part of the pre-offer process.
Requirements
- Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- Ability to develop and maintain respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationships with veterans residing at and receiving care from the Home.
- Capacity to assist or lift individuals with physical disabilities or limited mobility.
- Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
- Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Ability to transcribe, read, and comprehend English.
- Ability to report to work during declared States of Emergency and in non-emergency situations or adverse weather.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationships with veterans residing at and receiving care from the Home.
- Capacity to assist or lift individuals with physical disabilities or limited mobility.
- Knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, and techniques.
- Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
- Familiarity with safety practices and medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Ability to transcribe, read, and comprehend English.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and all aspects of care to clients.
- Ensure clients’ needs are met.
- Ensure safe staffing is in place.
- Provide guidance and review performance for effectiveness and compliance with professional standards, patient care standards, and agency policies.
- Report to work during declared States of Emergency and in non-emergency situations or adverse weather.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
