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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Active Life Health Care

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Posted Aug 10

Unit and setting
Day Program
License
LPN license Certified by a Massachusetts-licensed physician confirming good health and freedom from communicable disease (including tuberculosis) prior to employment.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
License
Certified by a Massachusetts-licensed physician confirming good health and freedom from communicable disease (including tuberculosis) prior to employment. Check your license
License
Valid LPN license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Check your license
Also asks
Ability to work flexible or unscheduled hours as needed.
Also asks
Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to quality care.

Preferred

Experience
Experience working with older adults and individuals with cognitive impairments is a plus.

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on nursing care to older adults in a supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll work under the direction of the Program Director and Registered Nurse (RN) and help supervise program aides involved in participant care.

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Qualifications

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  • Valid LPN license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
  • Certified by a Massachusetts-licensed physician confirming good health and freedom from communicable disease (including tuberculosis) prior to employment.
  • Experience working with older adults and individuals with cognitive impairments is a plus.
  • Ability to work flexible or unscheduled hours as needed.
  • Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to quality care.

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Responsibilities

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  • Monitor participants’ health and report changes to the Program Director.
  • Record vital signs and weights.
  • Deliver nursing care and treatments as directed by the RN.
  • Assist in documenting care, including monthly nurses’ notes and health education (if delegated).
  • Provide skincare and nail care to participants.
  • Follow infection control practices.
  • Prepare diet orders and oversee meal service based on participants’ dietary needs.
  • Report concerns with food or fluid intake.
  • Assist with emergency care when needed.
  • Supervise program aides assisting with nursing services.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg, MA

Living costs about 6% above the US average

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