LPN, Med Surg Unit, Per Diem
About The Position
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 they help build careers. The organization comprises more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for patients, community, and each other. The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. A key goal of this responsibility is assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
Requirements
- Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N.
- American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care
- Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure
- Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations
- Delegates effectively
- Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration
- Manages the dynamics of changing flow and acuity of the unit
- Utilizes the correct format for all documentation
- Reports significant patient information in a timely manner
- Uses effective communication techniques based on the level of understanding
- Assists in monitoring activities related to improvement initiatives
- Devises/supports new techniques and procedures to improve efficiency and quality of patient care, utilizing lean theory/ processes
- Participates in a hospital council/committee
- Pursues opportunities to participate in new learning experiences, ie: Clinical ladders, clinical certification not required for the position
- Promotes cooperation and understanding and acts as a teacher and role model
Benefits
- This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
