Nursing Assistant – LPN Pathway Position Available In Berkshire, Massachusetts

Job Summary A licensed practical nurse is a health care professional responsible for basic patient care and comfort. LPNs are essential to the patient experience and work closely with RNs and physicians. They monitor a patient’s status, manage basic care, and keep up-to-date medical records. LPNs are essential to the patient experience and work closely with RNs and physicians. They monitor a patient’s status, manage basic care, and keep up-to-date medical records. The Pathway position is to sponsor students in an LPN educational program. Students will maintain a part time position at Berkshire Health Systems while in school and will be compensated for a full-time position. Experience Patient Care experience preferred. Education and Training High school diploma or equivalent Completion or acceptance into a Nursing Assistant course (BHS offers a course to be completed if needed) Acceptance into a LPN educational program. License, Certification & Registration CPR certification is required.

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Certified Nurse Aide preferred. Other Requirements Ability to follow guidelines, protocols and/or policies specific to each unit and the institution. Familiarity with Meditech preferred. Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary. Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team. Adheres to BMC Service Excellence Standards in performance of work role. Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently. Must have the ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc. Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations. Ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy. Demonstrates dependability to maintain a work schedule. •Please include with your application, a brief summary of what being sponsored would mean to you and your financial hardship. Include a copy of your acceptance letter into the educational institute.