LPN

Whaler’s Cove is a for-profit assisted living community in New Bedford, MA. We offer a professional, customer-centric, and collaborative environment. While fast-paced, there are opportunities for working autonomously as well as in teams. It is our primary goal is to provide safe and comfortable housing options to elders and those with disabilities. The Whaler's Cove Wellness Team works closely with residents, families, professionals, and state entities to ensure appropriate care is provided to residents.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment

If you are interested in working in a community that strives to keep residents as safe, comfortable, happy, and healthy as possible, Whaler's Cove may just be the employer for you. All team members understand and support the mission of the community, assist in resident retention, and aim to provide exceptional customer service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Older adults: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Portuguese (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Those with prior case management experience as well as familiarity with care planning, community resources, and a connection to the local community are encouraged to apply.

Whaler's Cove houses 120 residents. We do not have a memory care unit or provide advanced care (similar to nursing homes) and work with community providers to ensure that residents' needs are met even if not by our staff. LPNs have direct resident contact but are not responsible for diagnosing or treating residents. You will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with residents and their caregivers as well as working with dedicated CNAs, all with the common goal of keeping residents in the least restrictive environment possible. Nights and weekends are rarely required, if at all. On-call is rotated in the department and commands a separate stipend.

Job Duties may include:

• Ongoing clinical assessments for existing residents as well as initial assessments for potential residents pursuing occupancy for the programs we offer
• Developing care plans and assigning tasks to staff for daily completion
• Participating in family meetings, department meetings, professional luncheons, and staff in-services/educational opportunities
• Communicating with visiting nurse agencies, physicians, pharmacies, and case management entities in support of the resident's needs
• Training CNAs and ensuring their compliance with their daily task assignments
• Data entry into our web-based software to build an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Visiting with residents to provide appropriate support and resources
• Completing internal and state incident reports as well as working to maintain consistent medical records