Licensed Vocational Nurse Or Licensed Practical Nurse

Position: LVN / LPN Medical Surgical Unit:

Shift: Day 2x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00) & Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Start Date: asap

Job Duration: 13 weeks renewable

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a medical-surgical unit. In this position, you will work collaboratively with the RN to provide comprehensive, high-quality care to patients. You will be responsible for utilizing the nursing process and working within the scope of practice as defined by the state board of nursing.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of Med/Surg experience
• Graduate of practical nursing school required

Skills:

• Basic nursing skills.
• Communication skills.
• Assessment skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Certifications:

• MA LPN license required
• BLS

Shift:

• 7a-7p
• 24 hours - flex to 36 hours as needed
• Must be able to flex to 36 hours as needed
• Every third weekend
• Every other holiday

Responsibilities:

• Provides safe and effective nursing care, including the delegation of selected activities to unlicensed assistive personnel within their scope of practice.
• Under the direction of the RN, participates in the development, implementation, evaluation and modification of plans for nursing care for the patient and their family
• Accessing central lines for medication administration or blood draws.
• Serves as the second team member in a two-person independent double check or skin assessments.
• Performs and documents physical assessments in the EHR.
• Delivers patient and family education including education specific to the discharge process.
• Inserts indwelling urinary catheters, Naso-gastric tubes with specific training and competency.
• Collects lab specimens, performs bladder scans and manages wound dressings including wound vacs.
• Participates in unit/hospital projects, which seek to improve patient care.
• Represents the organization in a professional manner in their interaction with others.
• Maintains communication with interdisciplinary practitioners to meet care objectives.
• Provides patient/family teaching as appropriate.
• Coordinates activities of multiple disciplines to meet plan of care.
• Documents plan findings and evaluation according to policy.
• Assures the safety of the patient population served by demonstrating age-appropriate skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Assumes responsibility for attendance according to policy.
• Meets requirements for mandatory in-services and programs for safety, emergency and competency.
• Supports the development of staff through mentoring, preceptorship and collegiality.
• Performs job functions specific to the area.
• Maintains and supports patients’ rights to care, privacy, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time within the scope of practice

Job Location:  Concord, MA 01742

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