MelroseWakefield Hospital · 1 day ago
LPN - Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine Associates
Lowell General Hospital - 20 Research Place
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.87/hr - $33.59/hrMelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team at Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine Associates. The LPN will provide professional nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of nursing interventions.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act
Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Documents pain management
Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse
Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner
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
Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s)
Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities
Participates in performance improvement activities as requested, utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care
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
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment
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
Qualification
Required
Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs
Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
Benefits
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Company
MelroseWakefield Hospital
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital provide high-quality, community-based care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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