Oncology LPN: Coordinated Patient Care

Tufts Medicine; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional and nonprofessional nursing care under physician orders. This role supports the care team, coordinates patient plans, and ensures seamless transitions across departments.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, educating patients, coordinating appointments, and documenting care. Two years of nursing experience and LPN license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Two (2) years of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to manage patient care across the continuum.
• Informs patients and families about services, disease processes, and care plans.
• Coordinates patient schedules with physicians and staff; triages calls to assist families.
• Tracks patients through the continuum of care and follows up as needed.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth handoffs and patient planning.
• Delivers care aligned with hospital standards and documents plans and charges promptly.

Skills

Nursing process

Effective communication

Patient education

Care coordination

Lifespan care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from accredited practical nursing program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Two years nursing experience

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Massachusetts seeks a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide professional and nonprofessional nursing care under physician orders. This role supports the care team, coordinates patient plans, and ensures seamless transitions across departments.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, educating patients, coordinating appointments, and documenting care. Two years of nursing experience and LPN license are required.