HOLYOKE Licensed Practical Nurse I Description This is an open and
continuous posting for Full and Part-Time positions on our Evening and
Night Shifts. The Veteran\'s Home in Holyoke is seeking several
compassionate, professional, and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurses
(LPNs) to assume supervision within an assigned unit of the facility
while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. Here at the
Soldiers\' Home, LPNs are responsible for providing patient-driven care
and support to our Veteran population. They are expected to follow and
contribute to a plan of care for individual patients in accordance with
nursing standards, policies and procedures. The incumbents will work
both as a team member and independently, communicating in a clear and
constructive manner to members of the team, patients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not
all inclusive): Provide exceptional nursing care to veteran residents by
assessing health status, responding to call lights or veterans\'
requests for assistance, and making observations on rounds Administer
nursing treatments, procedures, doctor orders, and care plans; observe,
identify and respond to the needs for care, including medication,
equipment-assisted care and patient/family education Identify, evaluate,
and assess veteran health status; confer with supervising Registered
Nurses (RNs) and assigned medical staff for treatment modalities
Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance
of the RN and/or medical staff and initiate appropriate emergency
interventions as directed or needed Collaborate with other resident
services personnel to ensure that residents\' individual care plans are
being followed Establish constructive relationships with veterans and
their families to promote positive relationships and learning as
established by the treatment/teaching plan. Document incidents with or
without adverse effect to the veteran and refer to RN for follow-up
and/or investigation Foster the Soldiers\' Home in Holyoke mission,
vision and operational policies while maintaining regulatory and
department compliance with Joint Commission, and state/federal
regulations Maintain personal and professional growth by attending
in-services, keeping current with healthcare trends and nursing
practices, and other Soldiers\' Home committees Skilled in the use of
computers as needed for the completion of work assignments Schedule: We
have part-time and full-time benefited opportunities available on our
Evening (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) and our Night (11:15 pm - 7:15 am) shifts
Alternating weekend and holiday schedule Note: This is 24 hour/7 days a
week long-term care facility and as a result, the Soldiers\' Home in
Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional
hours when circumstances dictate the operational need Required
Qualifications: Must possess a current, active license as a practical
nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing CPR
certification through the American Heart Association Ability to follow
oral and written instructions Ability to deal tactfully with others
Preferred Qualifications: Certification in dementia, hospice, or other
relevant discipline Ability to establish effective relationships with
individuals, families, and team members Demonstrated attention to detail
with readiness to respond appropriately when needed Capacity to maintain
accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential
information Skilled in the use of using a computer for completion of
work assignments Please see the Veteran\'s Home in Holyoke website for a
complete job description.