LPN McCarthy Care Center

Cape Cod Healthcare•Sandwich, MA

About The Position

The LPN assesses patient and family needs and reports new or pertinent findings to the RN and physician. The role follows the prescribed plan of care established by the RN and carries out assigned patient care, including personal care, observation, procedures, and medication administration. The LPN implements the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures within the scope of their licensure, and continually assesses patient issues and symptoms, care provided, and patient response. The LPN meets patient safety needs by using equipment safely and properly, communicates and collaborates regularly with the RN or Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team, and helps patients and families access appropriate community resources. The position maintains clear, concise documentation of teaching, direct care, and patient or caregiver response. The LPN follows VNA compliance requirements, policies, and procedures, and provides service reflecting VNA’s CARES values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service. Other duties may be assigned.

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 prescribed plan of care established by the RN to address identified needs.
Complete daily patient assignments as directed by the Clinical Manager or RN Supervisor, providing personal care, observation, procedures, and medication administration.
Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures within the guidelines of the LPN’s licensure.
Continually assess, evaluate, and reassess identified patient issues or symptoms, care provided, and patient response.
Meet patient safety needs by using equipment safely and properly.
Regularly collaborate and communicate with the RN or Clinical Manager and members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
Assist patients and families in accessing appropriate community resources.
Document patient care clearly and concisely, including teaching, direct care, and patient or caregiver response.
Adhere to the VNA compliance plan, policies, and procedures.
Provide service excellence to patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers in keeping with VNA’s CARES values.
Perform other duties as assigned.