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What they do
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.
$74,752 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Hebrew SeniorLife seeks a compassionate Staff Nurse LPN to provide high-quality, person-centered care to older adults in our senior care settings. In this role, you'll perform assessments, administer medications and treatments, monitor changes in condition, and support interdisciplinary care plans. You will collaborate closely with RNs, physicians, therapists, and families to promote safety, dignity, and quality of life. Join a mission-driven, Harvard Medical School-affiliated nonprofit that values respect, inclusion, and continuous learning while advancing innovation in aging and elder care. Responsibilities Provide direct LPN nursing care to senior residents in accordance with care plans and physician orders Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately Monitor, document, and report changes in residents' conditions Perform routine assessments, vital signs, and basic wound care Support care plan development and interdisciplinary care conferences Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records (EHR) Educate residents and families on care, medications, and health strategies Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory standards Collaborate with RNs, physicians, therapists, and other team members Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives Required Skills LPN clinical assessment Medication administration Wound care Geriatric nursing Care planning and documentation Vital signs monitoring Infection control Electronic health records (EHR) IV therapy (per scope) Patient and family education