Licensed Practical Nurse Internal Medicine Atrius Health Dedham

UnitedHealth Group•Dedham, MA

62d•$20 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

As the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will provide direct patient care, meeting both the psychological and physical needs of the patients and families. You will practice within the scope of practice in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. You will administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with clinician orders and department/specialty/organizational policy, and procedures. You will contribute to the continuity and quality of care of the patient while fostering the best interest and well-being of patients and their families. You will identify those situations requiring clinical judgment and decision making and escalate these issues to clinicians. You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate from a state-approved school of practical nursing
Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Proven ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
1+ years of nursing experience
Experience with an electronic medical records system

Responsibilities

Functions within a designated clinical team
Obtains and documents relevant patient information regarding health status; intervenes within scope of practice and escalates issues to the appropriate provider
Provides standard patient education under the direction of an established documented plan of care
Obtains vital signs and other department-based testing
Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
Starts and monitors intravenous infusions. Informs RN or clinician of IVs that need mixing
Documents all patient care activities, observations, actions and patient outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe
Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding
Performs the necessary set-up for examinations and procedures available to support the clinician and patient
Communicates any pertinent information to the relevant members of the health care team verbally and/or through medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality
Under established protocols or under specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or family regarding specific test results or follow-up plans
Proficient in medication administration via IM, sc, ID and nebulizer routes
Maintains proficiencies in role specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies
Participates in organizational and departmental process improvement activities
Participate in emergency procedures
Provides exceptional service to patients, families and other staff members
Performs other duties as assigned