Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time

pstrongWe are hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to join our dynamic care team at South Shore Rehabilitation amp; Skilled Care Center in Rockland!/strong/ppFull-time on 7a-3p Mon-Fri. Per diem on all shifts available. Weekly pay ranging from $40 to $45 an hour. Evenings, overnights, and weekends come with shift differentials./ppHere at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company./ppAs a Licensed Practical Nurse, your job position is to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of the RN to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the nursing assistant to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times./ppstrongExperience amp; Education:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipMust be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program./p/lilipMust be CPR certified./p/lilipMust possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state./p/lilipA minimum, one (1) year experience in a hospital, long-term care facility or other related health care facility is preferable./p/lilipNew graduates welcome!/p/li/ulpstrongDuties amp; Responsibilities:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipMeet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident./p/lilipMaintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care./p/lilipFollow physician’s orders.nbsp; Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders./p/lilipTranscribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately./p/lilipReview patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness./p/lilipDocument comprehensive and complete nursing notes./p/lilipVisit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs./p/lilipMaintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list./p/lilipDocument and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary./p/lilipAdminister medication according to procedure./p/lilipMaintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible./p/lilipInitiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary./p/lilipDemonstrate correct safety techniques./p/lilipRespects and takes care of facility equipment and not wasteful of supplies./p/lilipContributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions./p/lilipContribute to and promote positive resident and family relations./p/lilipComplies with facility Privacy Practices Policies amp; Procedures, protecting residents’ individual health information./p/lilipContinue growth and expand job knowledge./p/lilipDemonstrate leadership skills./p/lilipOther duties assigned by manager./p/li/ulpstrongSpecific Requirements:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language./p/lilipMust possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions./p/lilipMust possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public./p/lilipMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care./p/lilipMust possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel./p/lilipMust possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care./p/lilipMust possess accurate and comprehensive assessment skills./p/lilipMust be familiar with drug actions and interactions./p/lilipMust have knowledge of restorative nursing rehabilitation policies and utilizes appropriately./p/lilipMust have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents./p/lilipMust be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices./p/lilipMust be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations./p/li/ulpstrongAbout Athena Health Care Systems:/strong/ppSince its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England./ppAthena’s Benefits:/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipCompetitive and Weekly Pay/p/lilipHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees/p/lilipOvertime Pay for Hourly Employees/p/lilipCareer Advancement Opportunities/p/lilipExclusive Employer Discount Program/p/li/ulpAvailable for Eligible Team Members:/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipEmployer Paid Life Insurance/p/lilip401(k) with Employer Match/p/lilipVacation and Personal Time/p/lilipHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance/p/li/ulpemWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law./em/p