Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Position : Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Pay rate : $53.55 / hr

Location : 304 Main St. Monson, MA 01057; Quaboag Valley Program (QVP)-Monson

Contract : 3-6 months with possible extension

Work Schedule :

02 : 30 pm - 10 : 30 pm (32 hours weekly)

Week1 : Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat (Mon / Fri / Sun off)

Week 2 : Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat (Sun / Tues / Wed off)

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to :

Monitors patient's condition by checking vital signs, measuring food and liquid intake and output, responding to call lights or patients' requests for assistance, and making rounds to observe patients.

Provides direct care to patients, including caring for colostomies and tracheotomies, mixing medications and food, inserting feeding tubes, catheterizing patients, and performing other nursing procedures as directed.

Documents and administers medications and treatments, changes in patient's condition or behavior, responses to care, and daily activities.

Administers injections and oral medications as directed by a physician.

Obtains specimens for laboratory analysis by swabbing or other means.

Instruct patients and their families on how to care for patients' medical needs, including catheter and colostomy care, bowel program techniques, insulin injection, personal hygiene, and skin care.

Assists doctor in clinic by gathering information on patient's needs and informing doctor, dressing and undressing patients, assisting with medical procedures, and transcribing doctor's orders.

Notifies the next shift of each day's events, including patient progress, behavioral problems, and new orders. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements :

Must have an active LPN License in the state of Massachusetts

At least 1 year of experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR

Must have a clean background