For over two decades, Apex Home Care Services has supported individuals and families in Western Massachusetts with quality in-home care. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, our Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Care Aides provide personal care and homemaking services to clients in Greater Springfield and Western Massachusetts, including Hampden County, Hampshire County and many towns in the Pioneer Valley.

We are looking for a reliable LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), preferably Bilingual in Spanish, to care for Seniors and disabled people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse. LPN professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to clients in their homes. The candidate will also be supervising staff in the field. We are looking for a candidate with teaching skills to assist with educating new staff and assisting with continuing education to all staff. Apex homecare prides itself in integrity and is looking for an empathetic nurse to add to this team. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
• Monitor patients’ condition and compose patient charts
• Assist supervising aides for ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
• Administer prescribed medication and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

Skills

• Proven experience as LPN or similar role
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
• Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital and home care terminology
• Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
• Perfect physical condition and stamina
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and able to handle stress
• Successful completion of LPN license program is a must
• 1-2 years home care experience

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Long term care

COVID-19 considerations:
At this time you must be fully vaccinated and per state guidelines willing to wear a mask in all home care settings.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN LICENSE (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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