LPN at Trinity Health Senior Communities in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Full time


Shift:

Day Shift




Description:




As a residential care facility - also called a rest home -Beaven Kelly Homeprovides the best of both worlds. Our residents are free to come and go as they please, and they have the structure and reassurance of around-the-clock assistance from a professional nursing and support staff, if they need it.




We also offerrespite carefor elders, providing temporary relief for their regular caregivers.




PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:



JOB SUMMARY:


The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN directs and supervises the care provided by nursing assistants assigned to his/her unit.


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:


1. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, provides skilled observation of residents' condition and contributes information to aid in planning and evaluating patient care; considers emotional and social needs as well as residents' physical care needs.


2. Implements physician orders (e.g., medications, therapies and treatments), and nursing interventions by following facility policies and procedures. Works within the scope of practice dictated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.


3. Active participant in resident care planning. Collects data as needed. Promotes and supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the nursing department.


4. Follows all safety, security, infection control and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Ensures resident safety and the protection of co-workers and facility property. Conducts daily rounds on assigned unit to assure that safe and effective care is being provided by all nursing staff.


5. Observes residents' conditions on an on-going basis. Accurately and promptly reports significant changes to supervisor, physician and responsible party while keeping accurate and timely documentation reflecting resident care and condition.


6. Promotes and participates in educational programs, including outside educational programs. Completes all required competencies, attends all mandatory educational programs and regularly attends staff meetings. Maintains required license and certifications.


7. Promotes a productive atmosphere, facilitates teamwork and treats fellow employees, residents and families with respect, courtesy and consideration. Inspires high performance in others through both word and actions.


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


1. Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.


2. Recent clinical experience in either long-term care, acute care or home care is desired.


3. Excellent skilled observation and team work skills are required. Understanding of MDS and Care Planning is preferred in skilled nursing facilities.


4. Must be able to safely perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.


5. Current CPR certification is required.


WORKING CONDITIONS:


1. Requires prolonged standing, walking, or other constant physical movements on a regular basis; or frequent lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds.


2. Requires exposure to blood and various body fluids, which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.


3. Work requires some irregularity in scheduled hours because of overtime requirements, including weekend rotation, or occasional stress due to periodic cyclical workload pressures.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:


1. Reports to Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing.



Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.


Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.