Licensed Practical Nurse II - CONTINUOUS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Holyoke, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility providing residential health care, educational services, and social services to veterans in Massachusetts. It employs approximately 330 or more staff across administrative, clinical, nursing, support, trade, and other functions, and is committed to providing care with dignity, honor, and respect. The facility is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to supervise care within an assigned unit and contribute to teamwork across disciplines. LPNs provide patient-driven care and support to veteran residents, follow and contribute to individual plans of care in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies, and communicate constructively with team members, residents, and families. The positions are part-time, benefited opportunities on evening or night shifts, working 24 or 32 hours per week with alternating weekends and holidays. This is an emergency personnel position; employees may be required to report to work during a declared State of Emergency and in adverse weather. Candidates must have at least one year of paraprofessional nursing experience as a licensed practical nurse and hold a current, active Massachusetts practical nurse license. CPR certification through the American Heart Association is also required. A criminal background check will be completed for the recommended candidate, and education, licensure, and certifications will be verified.

Requirements

At least one year of paraprofessional experience in nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
Current, active, and valid practical nurse license 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 with confidential information.
Computer skills for completing work assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to veteran residents by assessing health status, responding to 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 modalities.
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.
Establish constructive relationships with veterans and their families to promote positive relationships and learning in accordance with treatment and teaching plans.
Document incidents involving residents, with or 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 standards and state and federal regulations.
Maintain professional growth by attending in-service training, keeping current with healthcare trends and nursing practices, and participating in Veterans Home committees.
Use computers as needed to complete work assignments.