Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Wellness Nurse (Part Time Evenings)

All American Assisted Living at Raynham•Raynham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Wellness team and make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of older adults. In this role, you will provide resident-centered nursing support, administer medications and treatments, monitor resident health, communicate with families and providers, and help coordinate services under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader. This is a great opportunity for an LPN who enjoys working with older adults and wants to support residents’ health, independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Requirements

Current and valid Massachusetts LPN license
License must be active and in good standing
Knowledge of practical nursing standards, medication administration, and resident safety
Strong observation and resident-monitoring skills
Ability to recognize, document, and report changes in resident condition
Ability to work within the LPN scope of practice and seek RN or provider guidance when required
Strong documentation, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, families, providers, pharmacies, and coworkers
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, verbally and in writing, as required to understand provider orders, document nursing services, administer medications safely, report changes in condition, and respond during emergencies
Ability to provide appropriate direction and supervision to resident-care staff
Ability to work independently while recognizing when a concern must be escalated
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and remain active throughout the workday
Ability to safely lift, transfer, push, or pull up to (physical requirement) pounds with assistance or available equipment
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, and employment requirements
Must maintain an active Massachusetts LPN license throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with older adults is preferred
Assisted living, memory care, long-term care, home care, or similar nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders, applicable nursing standards, and community procedures
Monitor residents for changes in physical condition, cognition, behavior, mood, appetite, mobility, and daily functioning
Provide direct nursing care and resident support within the Massachusetts LPN scope of practice
Collect and document resident health information
Participate in resident assessments and service-plan reviews under the direction of the appropriate nursing leader
Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating resident care and service plans
Promptly report significant changes in resident condition
Initiate appropriate interventions within the LPN’s scope of practice
Notify the appropriate nursing leader, provider, family member, or emergency service when required
Receive, review, and carry out provider orders within the LPN scope of practice
Coordinate medication refills and communicate with pharmacies and providers
Document medications, treatments, observations, incidents, and nursing services accurately and promptly
Perform medication-cart, treatment-record, and documentation audits as assigned
Support resident admissions, transitions, hospital returns, and changes in level of care
Provide resident and family teaching within the LPN’s education, competency, and scope of practice
Promote wellness, hydration, nutrition, infection prevention, medication safety, and fall prevention
Respond promptly to resident emergencies and urgent needs
Participate in resident-care meetings and communicate relevant information to the Wellness team
Provide direction and supervision to resident-care team members as assigned
Delegate selected nursing activities only when permitted by Massachusetts law, nursing regulations, community policy, employee competency, and the resident’s condition
Provide the level of supervision and follow-up required for delegated activities
Assist with staff training, competency reviews, and required in-service education
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
Complete additional Wellness and nursing duties within the LPN’s lawful scope of practice
All nursing services must be performed within the Massachusetts LPN scope of practice
The LPN may participate in resident assessments and care planning within the limits of the position, training, competency, and applicable nursing requirements
Responsibilities requiring independent RN assessment, nursing judgment, or another licensed provider must be referred or escalated appropriately
Delegation must be based on the resident’s condition, the nature of the activity, the employee’s qualifications and demonstrated competency, and the supervision available
The delegating or supervising nurse must provide appropriate guidance, monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up
Medication administration and nursing documentation must comply with applicable Massachusetts requirements and community procedures