Licensed Practical Nurse

Danvers MA

Description

Immediate opportunities for  with at The Atrium at Veronica Drive in Danvers, MA Sign on Bonus up to $1000 Offered! $25 gift card at interview The Atrium at Veronica Drive, Danvers, MA is seeking a caring and compassionate LPN for our Memory Care Community.  Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available. Full-time:  3pm - 11pm (alternates weekly:  Tuesday-Friday/Tuesday-Saturday) Part-time:  Sundays (7am-3pm) OR Sunday/Monday (alternates weekly: 8am-8pm Sunday & Monday and 7am-3pm Sunday, 8am-8pm Monday) Benchmark Senior Living is proud to offer a variety of benefits including: Compensation rates: $27-$33/hr, based upon experience A great work environment, Benchmark was named a top workplace in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe for 13 straight years Argentum, selected Benchmark’s Connect First Mind & Memory Care Program as one of the best in the country. Opportunities for professional development and career growth tracks where we promote from within Associate appreciation and recognition programs Referral bonuses Tuition reimbursement programs Group Insurance Rates, Health and wellness programs And so much more! Responsibilities for the LPN include: The Licensed Practical Nurse will build relationships with residents and their families and be expected to display an eager willingness to provide care and support for our residents as needed. Direct Supervision Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants Is the first point of contact for the care associates regarding assignment questions or concerns Participates in the hiring and termination processes as they relate to resident care associates Has direct input into performance reviews for care associates and presents reviews with the RCD Has direct input into disciplinary documentation for care associates and presents action with the RCD Closely mentors, guides and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job. Resident Care Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations Effectively balances service demands with supporting resident independence Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the DON, physician, family, RCA’s, and Executive Director per state regulations Successfully implements the plan of care Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations Job Requirements Graduate of an approved LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse program (per state requirements) Current state licensed as an LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse (as required by state regulation) and CPR certification Previous experience working with the elderly in a paid or volunteer position highly desirable Experience with memory impairment or dementia, highly desirable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)