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Licensed Practical Nurse: 32hr/week 1st Shift

Post Date

May 01, 2024

Location

Chelsea,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

02150
US
Jul 17, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Nurse

Req #

HMA-701511

Pay Rate

$33 - $49 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for three Licensed Practical Nurses work to keep patients comfortable through direct bedside care in a long-term geriatric care facility. LPNs will supervise a team of 2-4 CNAs on their assigned unit. Duties include but are not limited to:

* Provide nursing care to veterans by assessing health status, responding to veterans by assessing health status, responding to veterans' requests for assistance and making observation on rounds. This can includes taking vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to record a patient's current physical condition along with:

* Administer medications, treatments, and care planning.

* Carry out clinicians' orders, observe and identify needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient and family education.

* Identify, evaluate, and assess veteran health care needs and status.

* Confer with the supervision of a registered nurse and assigned clinician for planned treatment and modalities.

* Recognize urgent or emergency needs of patients in care situations and seek assistance of the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or clinician and initiate appropriate emergency intervention as directed or needed.

* Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure that resident's individual care plans are being followed which may also include establishing constructive relationships with veterans and their families to promote positive relationships and learning.

* Document incidents with or without adverse effect to the veteran and refer to the RN for follow-up and/or investigation through electronic and paper charting systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

* Active LPN License

* At least 6-months of experience in a long-term care setting

* Geriatrics experience

* Active BLS Certification

* Covid Vaccinated (No Booster Required)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience



* Wound Care experience

* Experience managing CNAs in a long-term care environment

* Hospice, Homecare, or skilled nursing environment.

* Experience using both paper charts and electronic charting systems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.