LPN - Urology - Burlington

UnitedHealth Group•Burlington, MA

15h•$20 - $36

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care that addresses patients’ and families’ psychological and physical needs. The LPN practices within the scope of practice and organizational policies and procedures, administers medications and performs procedures according to clinician orders and applicable policies, and supports continuity and quality of care. The nurse identifies situations requiring clinical judgment and escalates them to clinicians. The position supports a urology practice in Burlington. Responsibilities include managing patient messages and follow-up calls; conducting nursing clinic visits and urology procedures; preparing and checking medications and equipment; supporting procedure days; documenting patient care; educating patients; coordinating with the clinical team; and participating in emergency and improvement activities. The nurse may support a procedure day with up to 11 procedures.

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 electronic tools and applications relevant to the role, including phone, keyboard, computer, and computer applications.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Experience with an electronic medical records system.

Responsibilities

Manage incoming patient messages, triage or assist patients, call patients with results, manage My Health messages and miscellaneous clinician requests, and make pre- and post-procedure calls for specific providers.
Conduct nursing clinic visits and procedures, including voiding trials, Lupron and other IM injections, catheter changes, clean intermittent catheterization teaching, bladder scans, suprapubic catheter changes, straight and Foley catheterization, and interstitial bladder instills.
Perform department medication checks and prepare for inspections; check rapid response bags; order medications from the pharmacy; and draw up and prepare medications for clinic.
Support procedure-day nursing responsibilities and patient flow, including preparing specimen labels and biopsy bottles and preparing and labeling medications.
Function within a designated clinical team and obtain and document relevant patient health information.
Intervene within scope of practice and escalate issues to the appropriate provider.
Provide standard patient education under an established, documented plan of care.
Obtain vital signs and other department-based testing.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinician direction and organizational policy and procedures.
Document patient care activities, observations, actions, and outcomes in electronic patient medical records within established timeframes.
Explain procedures to patients and perform necessary setup for examinations and procedures.
Communicate pertinent information to health care team members verbally or through the medical record, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Communicate with patients or families about test results or follow-up plans under established protocols or clinician direction.
Maintain proficiency in medication administration through IM, SC, ID, and nebulizer routes, and in role-specific procedures defined by organizational LPN competencies.
Participate in organizational and departmental process-improvement activities and emergency procedures.
Provide exceptional service to patients, families, and staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.