Licensed Practical Nurse II - CONTINUOUS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Holyoke, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking compassionate, professional, and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurses to provide patient-driven care and support to its veteran residents. LPNs supervise within an assigned unit while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. They follow and contribute to individualized plans of care in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures, working both independently and as team members and communicating clearly with colleagues, patients, and families. This is an open and continuous posting for part-time positions on evening and night shifts. Opportunities are available for 24 or 32 hours per week, with alternating weekends and holidays. The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited healthcare facility providing residential accommodations, healthcare, and educational and social services to veterans. The facility has approximately 330 or more staff members.

Requirements

At least one year of paraprofessional nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse.
Current, active, and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with others.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience caring for geriatric patients in a healthcare setting such as long-term care.
Certification in dementia, hospice, or another relevant discipline.
Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members.
Demonstrated attention to detail and readiness to respond appropriately when needed.
Ability to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
Computer skills for completing work assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to veteran residents by assessing health status, responding to call lights and requests for assistance, and making observations during rounds.
Administer nursing treatments, procedures, physician orders, and care plans; identify and respond to care needs, including medication, equipment-assisted care, and patient and family education.
Identify, evaluate, and assess residents’ health status and confer with supervising Registered Nurses and assigned medical staff about treatment approaches.
Recognize urgent or emergency care situations, seek assistance from the RN or medical staff, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed or needed.
Collaborate with resident services personnel to ensure individual care plans are followed.
Build constructive relationships with veterans and their families to promote positive relationships and learning in accordance with treatment and teaching plans.
Document incidents, including those without adverse effects, and refer them to an RN for follow-up or investigation.
Support the Veterans Home’s mission, vision, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with Joint Commission and state and federal regulations.
Maintain professional growth by attending in-services, staying current with healthcare trends and nursing practices, and participating in Veterans Home committees.
Use computers as needed to complete work assignments.
Report to work during declared states of emergency and in non-emergency adverse-weather situations.