LPN, Med Surg, 24hr, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Nurse, under the direct supervision of a Licensed nurse, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move rapidly uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period. 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.

Requirements

Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing.
American Heart Association (AHA) B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
The Graduate Nurse, under the direct supervision of a Licensed nurse, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients.
Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move rapidly uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nice To Haves

The Graduate Nurse, under the direct supervision of a Licensed nurse, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move rapidly uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients.
Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move rapidly uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates 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.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.