LPN, Med Surg Unit, 24hr, Evenings

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff. Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care.
• Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure.
• Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations.
• Delegates effectively.
• Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration.
• Manages the dynamics of changing flow and acuity of the unit.
• Utilizes the correct format for all documentation.
• Reports significant patient information in a timely manner.
• Uses effective communication techniques based on the level of understanding.
• Assists in monitoring activities related to improvement initiatives.
• Devises/supports new techniques and procedures to improve efficiency and quality of patient care, utilizing lean theory/ processes.
• Participates in a hospital council/committee.
• Pursues opportunities to participate in new learning experiences, ie: Clinical ladders, clinical certification not required for the position.
• Promotes cooperation and understanding and acts as a teacher and role model.

II. Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Required: Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N. American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
• Experience/Skills: Preferred: A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.
• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities: Stand - 2/3, Walk - 2/3, Sit - 1/3, Talk or hear - 2/3, Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3, Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3, Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3
• This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted: Up to 10 pounds - 2/3, Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3, Up to 50 pounds - 1/3, Up to 100 pounds - 1/3, More than 100 pounds - 1/3
• This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions: Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3, Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3, Risk of electrical shock - 1/3 to 2/3, Risk of radiation - Up to 1/3, Infectious Diseases - 2/3, Physical +/or Verbal Abusiveness - 1/3 to 2/3, Rotating Shifts - Up to 1/3, PPE when indicated - 1/3 to 2/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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