Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Lowell, MA 01854, US

$35 - $40 / hour

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is hiring part-time LPNs!

Part-time openings on 3p-11p. $35 to $40 an hour, depending on the shift, with weekly pay. Evenings, overnights, and weekends have shift differentials.

You 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.

Experience & Education:

Must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
Must be CPR certified.
Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.
Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
Follow physician’s orders. Renders and/or assist with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings, and other physician orders.
Transcribe physician’s orders promptly and accurately.
Review patient records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
Visit each resident daily to evaluate resident needs.
Maintain accurate awareness of residents on alert list.
Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.
Administer medication according to procedure.
Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.

Benefits:

Weekly Pay
Holiday & Overtime Pay
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).

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