LPN, Med Surg Unit, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Included in such responsibility is the goal of 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.
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.

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.