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Baystate Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Inpatient Neurological Injury Nights in Springfield, Massachusetts
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to the only Level 1 trauma center for complex spine and spinal cord injuries and conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)!
At Baystate Health, RN means more. It stands for our deep respect for nursing professional practice that is essential to our mission. It also stands for Baystate’s many opportunities for growth and learning in the region’s only academic medical center and within our community hospitals, and it stands for our commitment to taking care of all those in the community who need us.
Our Neurosciences Unit is part of our Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence and is looking for Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
D5A and NIU Neurosciences are a 37-bed neuro-acute and 9 bed neuro-intercare department within a 4-time Magnet designated organization.
We provide comprehensive care for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, brain injury, brain tumors, spinal injury, and spine tumors.
Work with dedicated professionals committed to patient centered excellence. Act as an advocate for patients, families, and significant others. Come join a team dedicated to the culture of safety, shared governance, and nursing autonomy.
Team- oriented environment. This unit operates as a true team and there is always somebody to assist you when necessary!
The Neurosciences Department is composed of a collaborative team of dedicated professionals geared towards achieving excellence in patient-centered care.
Teamwork, achieving a culture of safety, and continued shared governance models are just a few of the many components that make D5A/NIU Neurosciences great!
Come join a team passionate in the neuroscience specialty!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
MAGNET RECOGNITION & SHARED GOVERNANCE . Baystate Medical Center has achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction that places the hospital’s nursing staff among the finest in the nation. Shared decision making between the bedside nurses and nurse leaders, which includes areas such as resources, nursing research/evidence-based practice projects, new equipment purchases, and staffing is what makes us stand out from our competition.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Baystate health is accredited to provide continuing education programs for all of our nurses. Learning and mentoring is at the core of our professional practice model. Baystate sponsors nurses obtaining certification and supports nurse empowerment through attendance at national conferences, loan reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
ABUNDANT BENEFITS, SALARY & SO MUCH MORE! Ask your recruiter for sign on bonus eligibility. Generous compensation package, CEU allowance, high quality, low cost medical/dental, robust paid time off.
SCHEDULE:
Nights 7 PM - 7 AM
Every other weekend and rotating holidays
Location: Baystate Medical Center Springfield
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed as a LPN in the state of Massachusetts
Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification
Minimum 1 year of LPN experience
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
Excellent Compensation
High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
Certification and continuing education reimbursement
Nursing forgivable loan program
403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service.
Life insurance
First time homebuyer program
Free money coach advice from a certified professional
Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym memberships and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.
All correspondence can be directed to:
Kimberly Jeznach, BS, RACR
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Kimberly.Jeznach@baystatehealth.org
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
Certificate: Nursing, GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse - Other
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.