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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Plymouth, MA
Plymouth, Massachusetts

About this job

City: Plymouth

State: MA

Zip: 02360

Description

The PSA difference is encapsulated in our mission. There are two simple words that describe who we are and what we do -- that is Trusted Care. PSA Healthcare takes pride in providing Trusted Care and support to the people we serve. ACT -- Action, Care and Trust represent our goal of providing positive energy, with a sense of urgency, while constantly improving our services. Our employees are essential to providing our families with trusted and compassionate care.

Reporting Relationship: Director/Clinical Care Manager/Director of Nursing/RN

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities and Job Requirements

* Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from the physician's orders and Registered Nurse Assessment.

* Observes the client's condition and care needs appropriately and reports changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician as appropriate.

* Takes appropriate nursing action based on physician orders and nursing care plan and achieves expected outcomes.

* Recognizes changes in client needs and responses that require intervention and implements care to prevent or reduce risk.

* Provides direct, hands-on care to assigned clients.

* Documents all activities, nursing actions, responses, and coordination of care in a timely manner whenever care is delivered.

* Uses established lines of communication.

* Accepts responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with PSA

policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.

* Maintains knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in educational programs, continuing education units, Mosby skills and skill evaluations.

* Reinforces client and family teaching instituted by the Registered Nurse.

* Educates the client and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, prevention strategies, and in meeting the client's nursing needs.

* Maintains client and PSA confidentiality.

* Utilizes effective problem-solving/conflict resolution skills.

* Utilizes time management skills.

* Participates in the QA process as appropriate.

* Maintains professional boundaries at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

* Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

* Current and unrestricted LPN license to practice in the state for which you are applying

* Current CPR certification

* Current Continuing Education if required by state

* Diploma or certificate from state accredited LPN program

* Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures

* Good organizational and communication skills

* Additional state specific requirements:

o California- One (1) year of experience required working under current nursing license

o Louisiana- One (1) year of experience required working as a licensed nurse

Physical Requirements

* Frequent lifting and repositioning of clients

* Repeated or prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, twisting and occasional climbing of stairs

* Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch and smell

* Agility and strength sufficient to handle clients and equipment without assistance

* Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

* Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other health conditions

* CB

Requisition ID: R0007994