About the position
Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career. Integritus Healthcare wants you! UP TO $3000 SIGN ON BONUS! Receive a referral bonus when referring nurse colleagues (CNA, LPN or RN)! Competitive pay based on experience: LPN - $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. At North Adams Commons, we have been caring for area families since 1981, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing.
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals.
- Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients' needs.
- Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients' wellbeing.
- Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable.
- Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards.
- Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure.
- Observe and document patients' responses to pertinent medications.
- Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician's Order Form.
- Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents and follow established procedures.
- Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
- Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available and report needs to DON.
- Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift.
- Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies.
- Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift and communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Requirements
- Valid LPN license.
- Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Generous time off.
- Exceptional health insurance.
- Sign-on bonus up to $3000.
- Referral bonus for referring nurse colleagues.
