A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Charge nurse: $34.00 to $40.00/hr based on RN or LPN status, shift differential.
Shift Information:
2:00p.m.- 10:00pm Monday through Friday.
Job Classification:
Department Staff About The Mayflower Community:
A place to work with a purpose. Employees have significant career longevity, flexibility in schedules, and competitive wages and benefits. Relationships with residents are our hallmark.
Mayflower Community Benefits:
Exercise room available to staff Discounted meal during each shift Career development opportunities For more information, visit our website: mayflowerhomes.com/employment
Required Qualifications:
A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN or RN program. Prior experience in long-term care preferred, but not required. Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in practicing state. Current CPR certification. Major Duties and Responsibilities Directs the daily activities of the certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures. Ensures that policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned. Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents, as required. Observes for changes in residents' status, notifying the physician and resident's family or representative and documenting accordingly. Transcribes physician orders to medical record and carries out orders as written. Prepares and administers medications as per physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects. Performs wound treatments as per physician's orders, observes for changes and documents accordingly. Schedules follow up appointments for residents and transportation needs as indicated. Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit. Provides direct care skills such as colostomy changes, tube feedings, wound care, suctioning, IV administration, etc. in accordance with current policies and procedures. Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties. Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed to ensure residents' needs are holistically met. Informs appropriate departments of concerns or complaints and files grievances as necessary. Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor, unit manager, assistant director or nursing or director of nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed. Participates in end of life care, as required. Ensures that there is adequate stock of medications, supplies, equipment and notifies appropriate personnel of needs. Initiates, reviews, and updates care plans as required. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication. Participates in the survey process when inspection surveys arise.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$34.00 - $40.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
