LPN/RN - Endocrine Clinic

tuftsmedicine; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an LPN or RN for the Endocrinology and Diabetes clinic in Medford, MA. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with flexibility during office hours. Outpatient setting; IV Therapy and Infusion experience preferred.

Under RN supervision, you will implement and evaluate nursing care per physician orders, document patient responses, and support patient education. Massachusetts LPN license required; BLS certification required; graduation from an

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing plan of care under RN direction.
• Provides direct outpatient care within the primary nursing model.
• Performs nursing interventions and medication administration per policy.
• Communicates changes in patient condition to the RN promptly.
• Documents interventions and patient responses in the medical record.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Education

Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

We are looking for an LPN or RN candidate for Endocrinology and Diabetes!

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 7am-330pm with flexibility during office hours. Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Endocrine Clinic, 170 Governors Ave Suite 200 2nd Floor, Medford MA 02155. Preferred: IV Therapy and Infusion experience preferred.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN license . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education . May require the following proficiency : work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient . This role collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information within the framework of supportive and restorative care. The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN Outpatient assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

• Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) .
• Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs .
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times .
• Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.
• Assess and reassess pain . Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques . Documents pain management.
• Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse.
• Bases all nursing interventions based on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool .
• Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s).
• Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients.
• Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested , utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care .
• Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning.
• Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely.