Per-Diem: Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Organization: Legacy Care Group
Location: Massachusetts (Various locations, with a focus on the Boston & Greater Boston area)
About Us:
We are looking for confident, compassionate, and flexible LPN's to join our per-diem team! We work with the top health care organizations in the region and offer a diverse range of high-paying placement opportunities.
Since our inception in 2019, Legacy Care Group has become a leader in Nurse Staffing Solutions and community-based healthcare operations in Massachusetts. As a nurse-led organization, we have established a reputation for our highly personalized and collaborative approach. Our expertise has enabled us to fulfill some of the largest emergent staffing requests in the state, creating a vast network of local nurse contacts and becoming a vital resource for healthcare institutions. We pride ourselves on our close partnerships with major organizations, delivering both emergent and non-emergent healthcare staffing needs with precision and care.
Position: Per Diem: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Job Description:
Legacy Care Group is seeking compassionate and skilled LPNs to join our per-diem pool. This role offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle while allowing you access to many jobs across various healthcare settings in the Boston area.
This role has a focus on community-health and providing support to individuals in underserved populations. Your experience and expertise can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for our communities.
Schedule:
Flexible scheduling options are available including days, nights, evenings, and weekends. Contract, per-diem, part-time, full-time contracts available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough initial assessments, including comprehensive evaluations of social determinants of health, medical history, and mental health status.
- Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients, employing effective communication strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Utilize nursing assessment skills to identify and address complex health issues among diverse patient populations, including those experiencing homelessness and individuals with histories of substance abuse or mental illness.
- Implement evidence-based practices and harm reduction techniques to mitigate health risks and promote overall well-being.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to facilitate access to healthcare services and support programs for underserved populations.
- Advocate for patients' rights and address systemic barriers to healthcare access and equity.
Job Requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
Licenses & Certificates:
- Active Massachusetts licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in is preferred.
- Experience working with underserved populations.
Skills:
- Strong nursing assessment skills, particularly with diverse populations such as individuals experiencing homelessness, those with histories of substance abuse or mental illness.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to different healthcare environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in multiple languages is highly desirable.
Why Join Legacy Care Group?
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities to work in diverse clinical settings.
- Competitive compensation.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
