LPN Pediatrics - Medford
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care, meeting the psychological and physical needs of patients and families. The role practices within the scope of practice in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, administering medications and performing procedures as ordered by clinicians. The LPN contributes to the continuity and quality of care, fostering patient and family well-being, and identifies situations requiring clinical judgment to escalate to clinicians.
Requirements
- Graduate from a state-approved school of practical nursing
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Ability to use all electronic tools and applications relevant to the performance of the duties of the position, including but not limited to phone, keyboard, computer and computer applications
- Comfortable giving vaccines to infants and children
- Comfortable administering medications to children
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
- 1+ years of nursing experience
- Experience with an electronic medical records system
- Pediatric experience
- Following up with families with lab results
- Following up with DCF calls
Responsibilities
- Functions within a designated clinical team
- Obtains and documents relevant patient information regarding health status; intervenes within scope of practice and escalates issues to the appropriate provider
- Provides standard patient education under the direction of an established documented plan of care
- Obtains vital signs and other department-based testing
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed and in accordance with organizational policy and procedures
- Documents all patient care activities, observations, actions and patient outcomes in electronic patient medical records within the established organizational timeframe
- Explains procedures to patients to facilitate understanding
- Performs the necessary set-up for examinations and procedures available to support the clinician and patient
- Communicates any pertinent information to the relevant members of the health care team verbally and/or through medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality
- Under established protocols or under specific clinician direction, communicates with patients or family regarding specific test results or follow-up plans
- Proficient in medication administration via IM, sc, ID and nebulizer routes
- Maintains proficiencies in role specific procedures as defined in organizational LPN competencies
- Participates in organizational and departmental process improvement activities
- Participate in emergency procedures
- Provides exceptional service to patients, families and other staff members
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
