Licensed Practical Nurse- Full time

UMass Memorial Health; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health, a major Central Massachusetts health system, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide bedside nursing care and coordinate patient plans. The role emphasizes safe, efficient patient flow and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position is non-exempt, with a 40-hour schedule and potential signing bonus eligibility discussed during the interview. Candidates must be licensed and maintain BLS certification, contributing to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current license (Massachusetts BON) with BLS/CPR certification on hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to assigned patients using the nursing process and policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to coordinate care.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and supervise staff as needed.
• Coordinate information exchange between staff, physicians and administration.

Skills

Nursing care

Effective communication

Delegation

Education

Nursing degree/licensure

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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:

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

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. 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:

• 1. 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.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• 1. Stand - 2/3
• 2. Walk - 2/3
• 3. Sit - 1/3
• 4. Talk or hear - 2/3
• 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
• 6. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
• 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
• 8. Reach with hands and arms - 1/3 to 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:

• 1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3
• 2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 2/3
• 3. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3
• 4. Up to 100 pounds - 1/3
• 5. More than 100 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• 1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3
• 2. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• 3. Risk of electrical shock - 1/3 to 2/3
• 4. Risk of radiation - Up to 1/3
• 5. Infectious Diseases - 2/3
• 6. Physical +/or Verbal Abusiveness - 1/3 to 2/3
• 7. Rotating Shifts - Up to 1/3
• 8. 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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.