LPN, Specialty Care Center at Marlborough,40 Hour, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

The LPN performs selected and delegated nursing tasks in the care of patients, completes physical assessments, carries out treatments as ordered by a provider, and participates in patient and family education. The role is based at the Specialty Care Center in Marlborough and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the day shift. The LPN contributes to patient care planning, documentation, coordination, and a safe care environment while collaborating with providers, registered nurses, and other health care professionals. The position requires work indoors in a patient care environment and involves frequent standing, walking, and bending, with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
Current Massachusetts licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build collaborative relationships within and across the organization, and provide exceptional service to patients.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; work involves standing and walking most of the time, frequent bending, and potentially pushing heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ basic health status and obtain and record related data according to standard procedures and patient and family needs.
Administer medications, perform ordered treatments, and operate equipment in accordance with policy and procedure.
Perform venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12-lead EKGs, and vaccinations.
Participate in implementing and evaluating care plans, including goals, nursing actions, and patient and family teaching.
Document patient care and record and report symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in condition to a provider and/or RN; assist with analyzing and interpreting patient data.
Assist providers with treatments, procedures, and special tests as directed.
Communicate with patients electronically, by telephone, and in person within scope of practice.
Collaborate with other health care providers to support quality and continuity of care.
Maintain a safe environment and comply with departmental policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
Participate in quality improvement activities and attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as directed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; perform other similar and related duties as directed.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.