LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) UP TO $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

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! Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been part of the Great Barrington community for more than 40 years, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care in The Berkshires. Nestled in a hill in a quiet residential setting, all of our rooms overlook blooming greenery with either the surrounding woods or our well-maintained patios.

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, 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.

Requirements

• Valid LPN license.
• Experience in a nursing role, preferably in a rehabilitation or long-term care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle emergency situations professionally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
• BLS certification.
• Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Generous time off.
• Exceptional health insurance.
• Up to $3000 sign-on bonus.
• Referral bonus for referring nurse colleagues.