1069154true1069154falseSubmission for the position Licensed Practical Nurse II - CONTINUOUS - Job Number 260000MPfalse1069154falsetrueLicensed Practical Nurse II - CONTINUOUS260000MP APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
About the Holyoke Veterans Home
The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans Home at Holyoke is staffed by approximately 330 administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel.
The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity Honor and Respect" to our Veterans. This is an open and continuous posting for Part-Time positions on our Evening and Night Shifts.
The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking several compassionate, professional, and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to assume supervision within an assigned unit of the facility while fostering teamwork across multiple disciplines. Here at the Veterans Home, LPNs are responsible for providing patient-driven care and support to our Veteran population. They are expected to follow and contribute to a plan of care for individual patients in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
The incumbents will work both as a team member and independently, communicating in a clear and constructive manner to members of the team, patients, and their families.
Schedule We have part-time 24 or 32 hours per week benefited opportunities available on our Evening shifts (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) and our Night shifts (11:15 pm - 7:15 am) with alternating weekend and holiday schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities These duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
EMERGENCY This position has been deemed as an emergency personnel position. During a declared State of Emergency and in Non-Emergency situations, adverse weather, it will be necessary to report to work.
Pre-Offer Process For BU and MI-MIV A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/ori.
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidates is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealths website.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have at least one year of paraprofessional experience in the field of nursing as a licensed practical nurse.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a current and valid license as a practical nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards.
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.