Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility

Job Order #: 20766362

Pittsfield, MA 01201

Full Time

40 hours per week

POSTED 4/26/2024

EXPIRES 6/28/2024

Job Description

$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Essential Job Functions:

-    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: Document patient care, 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. Follow established procedures.
-    Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment.
-    Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. 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. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
-    Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
-    Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
-    Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Salary Range: $35.00-$39.04 per hour

Qualifications
Education Preferred

- Associates or better in Nursing.
-Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications Required
License Practical Nurse

How To Apply

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BER1002BHCS/JobBoard/831497c1-52c8-4123-ab85-9474cdde735d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a4666da0-2746-465d-98dc-dc336aea7235

Address

1000 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Shift

First

Not Specified

Per Diem Position

Not Specified

Union Position

No

Apprenticeship

No

Pay

$35.00 - $39.04 per hour

Benefits

Not Specified

Benefit Details

Name

Christopher Strickland

Title

Regional Recruiter – Berkshire County

Email

cstricklan@integritus1.org

Phone

413-441-6285

Address

1000 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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