LPN Outpatient - Diabetes and Endocrine

Tufts Medicine•Dracut, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient. This role collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information within the framework of supportive and restorative care. The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN Outpatient assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model.

Requirements

Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor.
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Responsibilities

Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times.
Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.
Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Documents pain management.
Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse.
Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner.
Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool.
Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s).
Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients.
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
Participates in performance improvement activities as requested, utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care.
Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning.
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely.