LPN or RN, Full Time Day Shift, 7a to 3p *New Rates*

Title: LPN Licensed Nurses And RN - Registered Nurses We are in search of RN's and LPN"s who love to work in Long term Care Setting. RATES BASED ON EXPERIENCE. NEW WAGE SCALE AND COMPETITIVE • SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS. Bear Mountain Healthcare has immediate openings for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) looking to work in our Long Term Care Facility in East Longmeadow. Here at Bear Mountain you are always essential. We are looking for motivated, creative and passionate nurses to join our team and help provide professional nursing care for our family of residents. Shifts Available: • Day (7a-3p), Hours: • FT Benefits: • New Wage Scale with competitive rates based on experience • Flexible Schedule options available • Medical/Dental/Vision • Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays • Ongoing education with free CEUs • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) • Employee Recognition Events & Employee discount program Job Requirements: • MA (LPN) license / MA ( RN) license Job Responsibilities • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. • Possesses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public. • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care. • Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. • Displays a patient, tactful, cheerful, and enthusiastic disposition, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. • Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. • Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace • Supporting the philosophy of the organization and maintaining the companies code of conduct. • Ensuring that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in residents’ rooms and all work areas. • Preparing and administering medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. • Ordering prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment. • Participating in the orientation of new staff to the unit. • Monitor performance standards with the staff and ensure the staff education/training is completed. • Ensure QAPI standards are adhered to. • Monitor and participate in the Ambassador program. • Making rounds with physicians, physician’s assistants, and nurse practitioners. • Notifying the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when there is an incident involving the resident or a change in the resident’s condition. • Consulting with the resident’s physician in providing the resident’s cares, treatments, rehabilitation, et cetera. • Administering professional services within the scope of nursing practice such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs, and irrigations as required. • Following organizational policies and procedures when providing nursing care. • Obtaining sputum, urine, and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. • Monitoring seriously ill residents as necessary. • Ensuring that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the residents’ care plan and wishes. • Receiving and transcribing physician’s orders in accordance with the facility’s procedures. • Completing all necessary charting as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.