Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) , CSS, FSW, Variable Shifts

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Central Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for on-site care. This part-time role involves assessing patients, supervising care, and maintaining electronic records. Join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care and community health.

Benefits

Signing bonus may be available

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current license.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and psychosocial status of patients.
• Render and supervise care of clients on the unit.
• Monitor medication and consult with prescribers.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), CSS, FSW, Variable Shifts

Apply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite) | Location: Worcester, MA | Time type: Part time | Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago | Job requisition id: R24104141

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: Variable

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 71000 - 0123 CSS

Union: SEIU Local 509 Community Health Link

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. 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. Everyone plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients in all settings by obtaining appropriate patient histories, administering physician/primary care provider orders, nursing assessment, medication reconciliation, monitoring vitals, medication administration, and documentation.
2. Render and supervise care of clients on the unit.
3. Monitor medication and consult with prescribers.
4. Provide appropriate healthcare and coordinate referrals as prescribed by providers.
5. Participate in the evaluation of client’s condition and progress with team members.
6. Promote education and adherence to prescribed treatment protocols.
7. Facilitate wellness and medically related psychoeducational groups to individuals.
8. Record all client information within electronic medical record system daily.
9. Assist RN on a daily basis.
10. Offer nursing consult on emergency service evaluations.
11. Work with clients to coordinate care with their PCP, psychiatrist, and other professionals, including medication refills and follow-up medical appointments.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Comply with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2. Attend meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Use Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Comply with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrate Standards of Respect, and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.
6. Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Perform other duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Driving is not required.

Experience/Skills:

• Proficiency in electronic documentation in compliance with grant, agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Effective and professional communication with clients, staff, and providers.

Preferred:

• One year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of medical, substance abuse, and mental health nursing.

Equivalent education and experience may be substituted where appropriate.

Department-specific competencies will be developed and maintained in individual departments and reviewed regularly.

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

If you require disability assistance to apply, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Who is a caregiver? Caregivers contribute in many ways to help patients heal, providing expertise, attention, comfort, and reassurance. Everyone plays an important role in our health system, every day.