LPN, Diabetes Clinic, 40 Hour Days
About The Position
This position performs selected and delegated nursing tasks in the care of patients within the Diabetes Clinic. The LPN will complete patient physical assessments, perform and/or delegate patient treatments as ordered by a Provider, and participate in the education plan for patients and their families. UMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, comprising over 20,000 employees dedicated to patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Everyone is considered a caregiver, playing an important part in the relentless pursuit of healing.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current Massachusetts licensure required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and obtains a patient's basic health status, records, and related data according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.
- Administers medications, performs treatment as ordered, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.
- Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs, and administers vaccinations.
- Participates in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions, and teaching.
- Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient condition to Provider and/or RN and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.
- Assists provider with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
- Communicates with patients via electronic, telephonic, and in person, per scope of practice.
- Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Maintains a safe environment.
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures.
- Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
- Participates in the use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
