Licensed Practical Nurse

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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.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her generic and continuing education, competence and experience. The LPN may delegate duties to other caregivers as required/permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision. The LPN works with other staff members in order to meet the goals, objectives and standards of the unit and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Participates in the assessment of the patient's health status by collecting and recording data from documented information, observation, patient/significant other interview and other health professionals.

Participates in the nursing diagnosis and patient needs based on assessment data. Includes physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs as applicable.

Participates in the identification of expected patient outcomes/goals.

Provides input into patient or caregiver learning needs. As directed by the Registered Nurse, documents an educational plan that demonstrates consideration of the patients age, cognitive level, culture, and preferred method of learning; i.e., printed matter, video's and/or demonstration.

Documents patient response to interventions/nursing care.

Includes patient and/or significant other in planning for care.

Administers all therapeutic interventions in a safe and efficient manner.

Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and the lack of negative outcomes.

Triages phone calls and executes appropriate follow through.

Assists physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required, participating in the set‑up, maintenance, and disassembly and cleaning of patient equipment

Demonstrates a commitment to promote an office environment that supports positive public relations and image, effective communication with patients, visitors, and health team members.

May delegate selected patient care activities to other licensed practical nursing staff and/or MA staff. Delegation is appropriate to the level of training and competence of staff and the patient need.

Responds promptly, professionally and calmly to emergency situations.

Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations

Demonstrates effective communications methods and skills, utilizing appropriate reporting channels.

Participates in the orientation of new staff and acts as a preceptor when assigned. Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as outlined in hospital procedures.

Completes all unit task sheets or checklists as required.

Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.

Actively participates in departmental performance improvement and training activities.

Acts as a role model for all clinical staff. Trains, directs, and supervises medical assistants.

Participates in the interviewing and evaluating of the medical assistants

Meets established productivity standards.

Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.

Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.

The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.

Adheres to change control processes.

Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.

Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.

Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.

Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications:

Ability to perform detailed assignments with minimal supervision and work under pressure.

Knowledge of the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient care from admission to discharge.

Ability to create documentation which is accurate, legible, and concise.

Ability to complete and maintain all required licensed practical nurses competencies.

Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in direct patient care preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.:

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current BLS and CPR Certification.

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.