Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Important Program Dates - subject to change

• Application Deadline for August cohort: July 19, 2024, by 4 P.M.

• Interview Days: Week of July 22nd

• Program Start Date: August 19, 2024

Required Application Materials:

Please submit all documents listed below within ONE document.

• Cover Letter: Please include a brief description of your background, career goals, and your top two clinical areas of interest, as well as anything else you would like to mention.

• Resume

Requirements for LPN Transition to Practice Program

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (must graduate before program starts in September)

• LPN Certificate

• Current Massachusetts Nursing License (must have license before program starts in September)

• Less than one year of ambulatory care nursing experience

Program Summary: This position is a time limited educational experience to introduce the new graduate LPN to nursing practice from multiple perspectives through didactic, clinical and experiential opportunities. Participates in all didactic sessions as part of the role, as well as learning to participate in the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Program Description: The LPN Transition to Practice program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with an evidence-based curriculum of didactic and clinical skills to support the transition to Ambulatory practice. During the program, participants will attend classes, complete patient care with an experienced preceptor, and participate in simulation to further develop critical thinking skills and increase confidence in safe delivery of care.

Program Details

• 9-month Program with scheduled classes

• Classroom Learning

• Hands-on Skills

• Simulation

• Assigned Mentor through program

Program Outcomes: Enhanced ability to provide quality, evidence-based care, improved skill in clinical decision making and critical thinking.

Variety of shifts available, Day shift some clinics might have late evening or Saturday hours. Most locations are located at our University or Memorial campuses. Some openings in other areas (Leominster/Marlborough)

I. Major Responsibilities:

1.Assesses and obtain a patients basic health status, records, and related data according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.

2.Administers medications, performs treatment as ordered, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.

3.Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs, and administers vaccinations.

4.Participates in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions, and teaching.

5.Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient condition to Provider and/or RN and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1.Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.

2.Current Massachusetts licensure required.

3.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1.Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.

2.Strong interpersonal skills are required to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.