New

Licensed Practical Nurse

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$40.00 - $48.00 / hr
United States, Massachusetts, Holyoke
Aug 16, 2025
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Location: Holyoke, MA 01040 Duration: 3 Months to long term Shift: 3P-11:30P for 24 or 32 hours (including every other weekend). Onsite: Yes Job Description: Provide exceptional nursing care to veteran residents s 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 r.elationships 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 Veterans Home's 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 Veterans Home committees. Skilled in the use of computers as needed for the completion of work assignments Required Qualifications: Active MA LPN license. BLS/CPR Certification by AHA.