LPN - Nurse Navigator, Quincy

Home Health Foundation; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join their team. This entry-level position focuses on delivering professional nursing care, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role involves managing patient care, coordinating schedules, and advocating for patients and families. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, knowledge of pharmacology, and the ability to apply the nursing process in diverse situations. Join a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring LPN license and nursing experience.
• Collaboration with healthcare providers for optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and ensure smooth transitions.
• Coordinate patient schedules and assist with referrals.
• Serve as patient advocates and document care accurately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Application of the nursing process

Knowledge of pharmacology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Hours: Monday-Friday day shifts. 40 hours a week.

Location: Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Quincy

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It also involves functioning as part of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective therapy for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role requires an LPN license and may include supervising other professionals or managing processes, primarily overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of healthcare processes and policies, utilizing specialized knowledge gained through advanced education. This is an entry-level role applying broad theoretical job knowledge, with close supervision and straightforward problems.

Job Overview

This position collaborates with a broad spectrum of healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care, coordinating patient care plans, appointments, and follow-ups, and ensuring seamless care transitions across departments.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Two years of relevant nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of relevant nursing experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process to manage patient care and ensure smooth transitions.
• Inform patients and families about services, procedures, and provide educational materials.
• Coordinate patient schedules with physicians and staff, triage calls, and assist with resource referrals.
• Track patients through the care continuum, follow up, and refer to resources.
• Serve as patient and family advocates, involving them in care decisions.
• Implement interventions per hospital standards and document care accurately.
• Provide age-appropriate care, explain medications, and monitor responses.
• Ensure safe equipment use and collaborate across departments for effective care delivery.
• Coordinate appointments, test results, and multidisciplinary conference data.
• Maintain clinical data, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and foster collaborative relationships.
• Maintain professional accountability, participate in quality data gathering, and handle emergency situations.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking, patient handling, exposure to hazards, and irregular hours.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• Application of the nursing process and age-specific care knowledge.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and medication response monitoring.