Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - LPN#67859
NavitasPartners•Falmouth, MA
About The Position
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide high-quality nursing care in a long-term care setting. The LPN will deliver direct patient care, supervise nursing assistants, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while promoting resident well-being and safety.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved LPN program or accredited nursing school
- Active Massachusetts LPN license required
- BLS / CPR / AED certification required
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge of nursing practices and LTC regulations
- Leadership and supervisory abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Professional handling of confidential information
- Team-oriented approach to patient care
Nice To Haves
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
- Strong clinical and documentation skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans
- Supervise and guide nursing assistants during assigned shifts
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Transcribe physician orders into charts, medication records, and care plans
- Monitor resident conditions and document nursing notes accurately
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Communicate with physicians regarding care plans and changes in condition
- Perform clinical procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, suctioning, and wound care
- Collect specimens (urine, blood, sputum) for testing
- Record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Provide education to residents and families
- Ensure adequate supplies and medications on the unit
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
- Support audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives
- Assist with orientation of new staff and residents
- Follow infection control and safety protocols
- Deliver excellent customer service to residents, families, and staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
