LPN - Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine Associates
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: North Chelmsford
Posted on: November 11, 2024
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Job Description:
Hours: -40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmLocation:
Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine Associates - 20 Research
PlaceJob Overview -The LPN 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 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
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.
-Minimum Qualifications: -1. High school diploma or equivalent. -2.
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. -3.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). -4. Experience is dependent upon
unit requirements and needs. -5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR). - -Preferred Qualifications: -1. Cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) instructor. - -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 benefit
package Includes:
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at .
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