At Maristhill (A Covenant Health Affiliate), we're committed to being a skilled, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence for every person who comes to us for care. Providing patient-focused care is a genuine calling and a sacred trust for us. If you have a heart for bringing your best to each individual interaction you have, we invite you to join us.

Our work environment includes:

Safe work environment Lively atmosphere Flexible working hours Maristhill Nursing & Rehab. Center Waltham, MA is seeking qualified LPN's, is this the position for you?

Full Time:

7am -3pm 3pm-11pm 11 pm-7am Our focus will be on the wellness and overall well-being of YOU. Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates residents and provides medical treatment in accordance with the physician's orders, always following Maristhill's policies and procedures. Supervises nursing staff, assuring that the resident care is given in accordance with the philosophies, objectives and established procedures at Maristhill. Monitors facility to ensure resident and staff safety. Treats residents with dignity and respect for their rights, provides privacy and maintains confidentiality. Reporting/Communications Receives verbal report on residents from the previous charge nurse when reporting for duty. Gives a complete report to oncoming nurse prior to leaving duty. Makes rounds on all residents when arriving on duty, and throughout the shift. Reviews the condition of residents with staff on the unit and communicates pertinent information to others involved with the resident care. Counts controlled substances/narcotics with the previous Med. Nurse when arriving on duty and when leaving tour of duty. Ensures that all medications are properly stored, counted, and locked. Orders and destroys meds as per policies and procedures of Maristhill. Notifies the Nurse Manager/Shift Supervisor to report changes in condition, transfers to hospitals, incidents and accidents, abnormal lab results and follow up, etc. Evaluates residents and consults the physician when necessary. Coordinates the scheduling and related transportation of appointments for referrals to clinics and other doctors. Arranges for transfers to hospitals as needed. Informs the necessary persons in the event of accident, injury, change in condition, treatment plan, transfers or death. Supervision Checks the assignment sheet at the beginning of each shift to ensure that the Nursing Assistants have been assigned the specific residents, unit care duties and responsibilities, breaks and mealtimes. Supervises the work performance of unit nursing personnel to ensure thoroughness and assists as necessary to ensure: Orderliness and safety of the facility including nursing station, medical rooms and resident rooms. Assistance with meals and nourishment is provided. Showers, bathing, and personal care is accomplished. Residents are supervised and attended to, and call lights are answered in a timely fashion. Lifting, moving, turning, positioning, and transporting residents is done safely. Assists when necessary. Restorative nursing procedures are carried out according to the care plan. Residents are comfortable and safe, and restraints are applied correctly and released as indicated. Residents are clean and dressed in appropriate clothing. Residents are positioned properly in accordance with turning schedules, if appropriate. Notifies the Nursing office of the need for supplies and equipment for nursing care on the unit. Resident Care Evaluates residents and carries out nursing care in accordance with the physician's orders and the facility policies and procedures in areas including but not limited to Medication administration Treatment and dressings Enteral feedings and needed feeding tube changes/ insertions Intravenous therapy. IV Medications that are required to be mixed on site to be done by RNs only. Indwelling catheter insertions/changes/irrigat ions Oxygen therapy Supportive respiratory therapy (suction, trach care) Colostomy/ileostomy care, vaginal douches, enemas, etc. Emergency care Pronounce resident's death with physician's order. Communicates and cooperates with members of other departments for coordination of resident care. Documentation Documents resident care in accordance with facility policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following: Transcripting and noting of physician orders. Completion of admission, transfer, or discharge documentation. Health monitoring activities (vital signs, weights, intake and output, foley catheter output, diabetic monitoring). Health care interventions (medications, treatments, PROM, turning and positioning). Resident response to treatments, the use of PRN medications, specific behavior interventions. Diet order and diet change slips. Charts each shift, on the condition and response of residents listed, on the 24-hour nursing log New admissions Incidents and accidents. Changes in condition Transfers to hospital, ER visits Follow through on problems stated - until resolved Completes nursing summary on each resident monthly. Summary will reflect the resident's ADL participation as well as response to staff interventions or progress towards goals identified in the interdisciplinary care plan: Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment Restorative nursing programs Bowel and bladder management Fall/Accident prevention Special health needs Checks the documentation done by CNAs for completeness and accuracy, including the following: Intake and output Weights Vital Signs NA daily flow record Catheter output Restraints Positioning BM record Bath record Meal intake record Staff Development Attends and encourages staff to be present at Inservice education programs presented within and outside the facility. Assists in orientation and on-the-job training of staff. Teaches and supervises nursing personnel, CNAs and Bedmakers. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). #

INDHP Pay:

$34.80 - $38.58 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Long term care Nursing home Rehabilitation center

Experience:

Nursing:

1 year (Preferred) Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) LPN License in the State of Massachusetts (Required)

Work Location:

In person