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LPN - Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine Associates - North Chelmsford Massachusetts
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: North Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/18/2024
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Hours: 40 hours a week, Mon-Fri 830am-5pm Job Profile Summary ---- This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN license . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education . May require the following proficiency : work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. - - Minimum Qualifications : -1 . Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) . -2 . Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs . -3. Basic Life Support Certification. - - Preferred Qualifications : -1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor. -2. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. - - Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. -2. Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times . -3. Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. -4. Assess and reassess pain . Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques . Documents pain management. -5. Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse. -6. Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner. -7. Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool . -8. Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s). -9. Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients. -10. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. -11. Participates in performance improvement activities as requested , utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care . -12. Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning. -13. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment. -14. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely. - - Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital benefit package Includes: |
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