LPN (Per Diem), VNA of Cape Cod

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• Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, with the guidelines of his/her licensure.
• Completes monthly client progress notes and vital signs.
• Administers and records medications as ordered by the clients’ physicians in accordance with the standards of practice.
• Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the Program Director/RN and members of the Adult Day Health team.
• Assists with feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting and other tasks which may be required.
• Assesses and identifies changes in clients’ condition and needs and reports to the Program Director/RN.
• Assists as necessary in the delivery of other required program services.
• Maintains confidentiality of client/employee information.
• Maintains confidentiality of administrative, marketing and clinical business practices, policies, procedures, techniques and plans.
• Communicates to the Program Director/RN all information necessary to promote and maintain the highest quality and continuity of client care
• Maintains environmental safety for the client and the staff.
• Accurately and safely utilizes all equipment and supplies appropriate and necessary for the care of the clients.
• Consistently functions as a member of the program team in a positive manner.
• Ensures adequate nutrition and assists in the supervision of meals and snacks to ensure compliance with each client’s prescribed diet.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates the skills and judgments to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient, with the guidelines of his/her licensure.
• Completes monthly client progress notes and vital signs.
• Administers and records medications as ordered by the clients’ physicians in accordance with the standards of practice.
• Collaborates and communicates on a regular basis with the Program Director/RN and members of the Adult Day Health team.
• Assists with feeding, toileting, ambulating, transporting and other tasks which may be required.
• Assesses and identifies changes in clients’ condition and needs and reports to the Program Director/RN.
• Assists as necessary in the delivery of other required program services.
• Maintains confidentiality of client/employee information.
• Maintains confidentiality of administrative, marketing and clinical business practices, policies, procedures, techniques and plans.
• Communicates to the Program Director/RN all information necessary to promote and maintain the highest quality and continuity of client care
• Maintains environmental safety for the client and the staff.
• Accurately and safely utilizes all equipment and supplies appropriate and necessary for the care of the clients.
• Follows appropriate infection control techniques.
• Consistently functions as a member of the program team in a positive manner.
• Ensures adequate nutrition and assists in the supervision of meals and snacks to ensure compliance with each client’s prescribed diet.
• All other duties as assigned.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects VNA’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

• Current LPN license in MA
• CPR certification required
• One year of recent experience in an acute facility.
• Experience with older adults preferred.

Purpose of Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services for clients in the program and works under the director of the Program Director/RN.

Schedule Details

Per Diem Hours, Rot. Days, Occ. Weekends and Holidays. Area: Upper Cape.

Organization

Visiting Nurse Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

VNA-RN Hourly Union

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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