LPN, Ophthalmology, 40 Hour Days

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Ophthalmology Clinic in Worcester, MA. The role involves assessing patient status, administering medications, performing venipuncture, vaccinations, and contributing to care plans under Provider supervision.

Required MA licensure and an accredited LPN program, with BLS certification. The organization emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient-centered care in a large health system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses and obtain a patients basic health status, records, and related data according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.
• Administers medications, performs treatment as ordered, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs, and administers vaccinations.
• Participates in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions, and teaching.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure; reports observed symptoms and changes to Providers and RNs.

Skills

Practical nursing

Interpersonal skills

Massachusetts licensure

BLS certification

Education

Accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $28.14 - $41.12 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 40 Cost Center: 10010 - 5770 Ophthalmology Clinic 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.
• 6. Assists provider with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
• 7. Communicates with patients via electronic, telephonic, and in person, per scope of practice.
• 8. Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• 9. Maintains a safe environment.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Participates in use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

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.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.