Outpatient LPN: Direct Patient Care & Teaching

Tufts Medicine; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Outpatient care at Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine in Chelmsford, MA. The role focuses on professional nursing care under physician orders and collaboration with the health care team to support patient outcomes.

The LPN Outpatient role requires MA LPN licensure and Basic Life Support. Duties include medication administration, patient education, and care coordination under RN supervision.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing plan of care and administer medications under RN supervision.
• Provide direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform nursing interventions safely according to policies and Nurse Practice Act.
• Assess and reassess patient pain and document management strategies.
• Communicate patient condition changes promptly to the Registered Nurse.
• Document nursing interventions and patient responses in the medical record.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process application

Lifespan care knowledge

Pharmacology knowledge

Patient education

Education

Massachusetts LPN license

Basic Life Support Certification

Graduation from accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Outpatient care at Merrimack Valley Internal Medicine in Chelmsford, MA. The role focuses on professional nursing care under physician orders and collaboration with the health care team to support patient outcomes.

The LPN Outpatient role requires MA LPN licensure and Basic Life Support. Duties include medication administration, patient education, and care coordination under RN supervision.