Licensed Practical Nurse- Medical/ Surgical Specialties- Reliant Medical Group
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to meet the psychological and physical needs of patients and families. The LPN practices within the scope of practice and organizational policies and procedures, administers medications, and performs procedures according to clinician orders and applicable department, specialty, and organizational policies. The role contributes to continuity and quality of care and supports the well-being of patients and families. Situations requiring clinical judgment or decision-making are escalated to clinicians. This position is part of a designated clinical team in the Medical/Surgical Specialties department at 275 New Lancaster Road, Leominster, Massachusetts. The schedule is full time, 38.75 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with scheduling between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role includes patient assessment and documentation, education, testing, medication and treatment administration, IV monitoring, clinical procedure support, communication with patients and the care team, emergency participation, and process improvement.
Requirements
- Graduate of 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) certification.
- Able to use electronic tools and applications relevant to the duties, including phone, keyboard, computer, and computer applications.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Functions within a designated clinical team.
- Obtains and documents relevant patient health-status information, 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 performs other department-based testing.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Starts and monitors intravenous infusions and informs an RN or clinician when IV medications need mixing.
- Documents patient care activities, observations, actions, and outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe.
- Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding.
- Sets up examinations and procedures to support clinicians and patients.
- Communicates pertinent information to relevant health care team members verbally and/or through the medical record, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Under established protocols or specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or families about specific test results or follow-up plans.
- Administers medications via intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, and nebulizer routes.
- Maintains proficiency in role-specific procedures defined in organizational LPN competencies.
- Participates in organizational and departmental process-improvement activities.
- Participates in emergency procedures.
- Provides exceptional service to patients, families, and staff members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
