LPN, Ambulatory Adult Urology, 40 Hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Worcester, MA to provide direct patient care in the Urology unit. You will assist with assessments, meds administration, and patient education under Provider supervision.

This non-exempt, full-time position offers a 40-hour work week with a potential signing bonus. Salary will reflect scheduled hours, experience and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Massachusetts licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and document findings.
• Administer medications and perform treatments per policy.
• Perform venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, and vaccinations.
• Contribute to care plan implementation with short- and long-term goals.
• Document care and report changes to providers and RNs.

Skills

Basic nursing procedures

Interpersonal skills

Education

Practical nursing program

Massachusetts licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $28.14 - $41.12

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 9a-530p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10010 - 2733 Urology

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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.

Performs selected and delegated nursing tasks in the care of patients. Completes patient physical assessment. Performs and/or delegates patient treatments as ordered by Provider and participates in education plan for patient/family.

Job Description

• 1. Assesses and obtain a patients basic health status, records, and related data according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.


• 2. Administers medications, performs treatment as ordered, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.


• 3. Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs, and administers vaccinations.


• 4. Participates in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions, and teaching.


• 5. Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient condition to Provider and/or RN and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• 1. Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.


• 2. Current Massachusetts licensure required.


• 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 1. Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.


• 2. Strong interpersonal skills are required to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.

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.

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.