LPN, Nantucket, VNA of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Healthcare•Nantucket, MA

About The Position

The LPN assesses patient and family needs, implements the medical plan of care and nursing interventions within licensure guidelines, and evaluates patients’ responses to care. The position collaborates with the RN and interdisciplinary team, helps patients and families access community resources, and documents skilled care, teaching, direct care, and patient or caregiver responses. The LPN is also expected to provide service excellence consistent with VNA’s CARES values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN school of nursing.
Current LPN license in Massachusetts.
CPR certification.
At least one year of recent experience in an acute care facility.

Nice To Haves

Homecare skills.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Assess patient and family needs and report new or pertinent findings to the RN and physician.
Follow the plan of care completed by the RN to address identified needs.
Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures within the guidelines of the LPN’s licensure.
Evaluate and continually reassess identified problems, care provided, and the patient’s response.
Identify needed ancillary services for patients and families and report findings to the RN.
Collaborate and communicate regularly with the Team Leader, Office Nurse, RN, and interdisciplinary team members as needed.
Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Record clear, concise narrative documentation reflecting skilled care, including teaching, direct care, and patient or caregiver response.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers in keeping with VNA’s CARES commitment.