Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health, 40hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

10d•$23 - $42

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her formal education, continuing education, competence and experience. Patient care may range from the newborn through the geriatric stage of life. May delegate duties to other caregivers as required and/or permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision. Works with other staff members in order to meet the goals, objectives and standards of the department and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide goals and objectives. Continues to add to his/her nursing knowledge and skill through on-going education.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.
Valid US-issued driver’s license.
Registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes.
Ability to perform detailed assignments with minimal supervision and work under pressure.
Knowledge of the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient care.
Ability to create electronic documentation, which is accurate, intelligible, and concise.
Ability to complete and maintain all required licensed practical nurse’s competencies.
Ability to communicate proactively and clearly with patients, caregivers, and medical staff.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current CPR certification.
Minimum two (2) years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care according to standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure.
Provides assistance in patient education and documents appropriately according to policy and procedure.
Achieves continuity of patient care through planning and exchange of information with other health care professionals.
Administers medications safely and in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policies and procedures within the scope of practice for the LPN.
Makes recommendations for changes to the plan of care to the appropriate RN or other team member as the patient condition warrants.
Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure and within the scope of practice.
Meets productivity guidelines (7 visits per 8-hour day) according to departmental policy and procedures.
Supports performance improvement initiatives through active participation in PI processes, projects, and teams.
Creates and maintains documentation, which is consistently complete, accurate, timely and legible in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains a safe environment for our patients through consistent compliance with policies and procedures.
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients and customers throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.