We are currently looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team.

Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center has been part of the Lenox community since 2002, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and specialized dementia care in Western Massachusetts. Situated on a hilltop in a residential Lenox neighborhood, Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center is easily accessible to major local highways and hospitals. Many of our award-winning staff have been with Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center since the beginning, giving families confidence in our consistent, compassionate, dedicated care. We are currently looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team of dedicated individuals. Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide basic nursing care such as checking blood pressure, inserting catheters, and helping comfort patients by performing tasks such as changing and dressing Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status: Document patient care, including nursing intervention, patient response to care provided, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals Communicate with RNs and physicians regarding patients’ needs Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure patients’ wellbeing Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material, as applicable. Perform direct patient care, using established procedures, policies, and standards Prepare and administer medications according to policy and procedure. Observe and document patients’ responses to pertinent medications. Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required. Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, etc., as necessary. Receive phone orders from physicians and record on the Physician’s Order Form. Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents. Follow established procedures. Verify the identity of each resident before administering the medication/treatment. Ensure adequate medications, supplies, and equipment are available. Report needs to DON. Ensure narcotic records are accurate for your shift. Notify DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies. Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift. Communicate pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with safety and infection control policies and procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials. Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment, according to specific product information/instructions. Attend and participate in mandatory, and scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certification as a licensed nurse. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that exhibits the Integritus Healthcare mission, vision, and core values. Qualifications: Graduate of accredited nursing program Current Massachusetts nursing license as an LPN CPR/BLS/AED certification required Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Supplemental schedule: On call Weekly schedule: Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Lenox, MA 01240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: LVN (Preferred) BLS Certification (Preferred) LPN (Preferred) RN License (Preferred)