Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN $4,000.00 sign on bonus 7am-3pm

Company: Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Location: Danvers
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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TITLE: LPN (OSHA Classification 1)

FLSA: Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for the residents on the assigned unit. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - Education / Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in the State of Connecticut.

Minimum of one year of education or experience in geriatric nursing or rehabilitation preferred.

CPR certified.

Ability to read, write and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Fluent knowledge of the MS Office suite and other office equipment.

Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment.

Working Conditions: Works in a well-lighted and ventilated work area.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day, proper body mechanics required. Ability to perform physically demanding worked involving frequent bending, stooping, turning, stretching, and reaching above the shoulders are involved.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics/equipment that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Accountability

The demonstrated ability for ownership of all actions and behaviors in fulfilling job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the organization's Mission and values. Includes attending all required and mandatory annual in-services.

Communication

The demonstrated ability to present ideas and information in a concise, effective, and interpersonally appropriate manner, through written and oral forms. Recognizes emergency situations and responds and / or communicates appropriately. Willingly discusses any problems, needs, or concerns which arise with Supervisor.

Customer Service

The demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external customers, including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Effective customer service behavior is characterized by continually striving to exceed all customer expectations. Service is characterized by responsible / caring stewardship, which assures the dignity of all individuals and effectiveness of the organization.

Leadership

The demonstrated ability to proactively envision and implement organizational goals and to align resources to achieve those goals. Leadership is characterized by the ability to effectively communicate, utilize critical thinking skills to enhance positive performance by others while assuming the responsibility in supporting the Organization in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff and the awareness for continuous self-development.

Teamwork

The demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with both internal and external customers including but not limited to coworkers, residents, families, and physicians. Willingly assists other personnel if requested. Teamwork is characterized by working toward a shared purpose or goal by collaboration, partnering or cooperating with others

Trust and Respect

The demonstrated ability to be both trustworthy and trusting of others while respecting the needs of all residents, family, and coworkers. Modeling the goals and philosophies expressed in the organizations Mission and Code of Ethics. This competency is characterized by those actions and behaviors that contribute to creating an environment where all individual's rights are respected and upheld and are treated equitably and with dignity.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Understands and upholds the Resident's Bill of Rights and holds all resident information confidential.

Follow and comply with all State and Federal regulations and established Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Maintain all pertinent records in a timely, efficient, and confidential manner.

Project a professional image always.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administers medication and treatments according to the physician's orders.

Assumes responsibility for ordering medications.

Transcribes, documents, and implements physician's orders.

Collects data to assist in the nursing assessments during each shift.

Gives daily shift report to CNAs assigned to the unit prior to the start of the shift.

Reviews written daily assignments for each resident on assigned unit.

Assures assignments are completed before the end of the shift.

Gives and takes nursing report on assigned unit. Communicates essential information to appropriate parties.

Makes rounds on assigned residents at least once every two hours.

Collaborates with Care Plan Coordinator to develop and maintain nursing care plans and update these plans on a regular basis and as the resident's condition changes.

Attends and participates in interdisciplinary resident care conferences as requested.

Assists the attending physician with rounds and special procedures as needed.

Participates in the yearly written evaluations of nursing assistants and documents accurately their strengths, weaknesses and the steps that need to be taken to improve their performance.

Assists Staff Development with orientation and on-the-job training for new nursing personnel as needed.

Collaborates with nursing supervisor in documenting disciplinary concerns for nursing assistants on designated shifts, including reprimands, oral and written warnings, and corrective action recommendations.

Notifies nursing supervisor, resident's physician, and family of a change in the resident's condition or an accident/incident involving the resident.

Assumes any duties that are assigned by the RN Supervisor/ADNS to provide optimal quality resident care.

Performs other related duties and attends meetings as may be deemed necessary by Supervisor / Administrator and or Director.

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