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Hours: 32 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 830am-5pm (4 day work week)
Location: Diabetes and Endocrine Care Dracut.
9 Loon Hill Rd Suite 301, Dracut, MA 01826
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.
Job Overview
The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and
utilizes
the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient
This
role
collaborates with other members of the team in
providing
health information
within the framework of supportive and restorative care.
The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals.
The LPN Outpatient assures care for
patient
and families that is reflective of the organization's core values.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
1
Massachusetts's
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
2
Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs
Basic Life Support Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and
possible exposure
to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections
Contact with patients under
wide
variety of circumstances
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Handle emergency and crisis situations
Subjected to irregular hours
May have contact with hazardous materials
Skills & Abilities:
1.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2.
Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a
nursing
plan of care.
Possesses
and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Demonstrates
the skills and knowledge to
provide
care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and
provide
age-appropriate communication.
Demonstrates
essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and
monitoring
the patient's response.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range
$31.00 - $36.61
based on full-time equivalent
Worksite address
dracut, MA, 01826, US
Who can apply
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