LPN
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: November 11, 2024
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Job Description:
At Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and
reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? - -Job 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. -Hours: Part-Time / 32 Hours a week / Days
/9:30AM-6p, 4 days a week. Monday through Friday, no holidays -Job
Description -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. - - -What We Offer: -Not only is
Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a
culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing
opportunities for our staff:
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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