Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Assisted Living

Job Type : Full-Time (8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM)

Location : The Wellington at Springfield - Springfield, MA

About Us :

The Wellington at Springfield, a Sonida Senior Living community, provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services to our residents. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care to our residents in a supportive and enriching environment.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic team. The LPN will identify resident needs, plan, implement, evaluate, and provide exceptional nursing care. This role is essential to facilitating residents' progression toward optimal health while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities :

• Accurately take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments for new residents and any changes in resident conditions, including head-to-toe and focal assessments.
• Perform and document assessments upon a resident's return from the hospital or rehab (unless return is within 24 hours).
• Administer medications to residents as needed and maintain accurate medication records.
• Order and refill medications and coordinate with pharmacies as necessary.
• Complete and file incident reports related to falls, skin tears, medication errors, elopements, altercations, and employee incidents.
• Administer treatments in accordance with doctor's orders and maintain documentation.
• Maintain communication with doctors and families regarding resident conditions and any significant changes.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive charting, including resident condition changes, incidents, medication updates, and treatments.
• Notify the Wellness Director and / or Executive Director of resident declines.

Qualifications :

Benefits :

Eligibility based on location

Why Join Our Team?

If you are a compassionate LPN with a commitment to excellence and a passion for senior care, we encourage you to apply and become part of The Wellington at Springfield family.