Licensed Practical Nurse

Job ProfileSummary​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care servicesin accordance withphysician orders.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team inprovidingsafe 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 otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.May require the followingproficiency:  workis closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.Job OverviewThe LPN works under the direction of the registered nurse andutilizesthe nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient.Thisrolecollaborates with other members of the team inprovidinghealth informationwithin the framework of supportive and restorative care.The LPN 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 assures care forpatientand 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 DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1.Massachusetts'sLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN).2.Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs.3. Basic Life Support Certification.Preferred Qualifications:1.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor.2.Graduation from an accredited practical nursingprogram.Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.1.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.2.Providesdirect patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient mannermaintainingthe patient's rights and dignity at all times.3.Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.4.Assess and reassess pain.Utilizesappropriate painmanagement techniques.Documents pain management.5.Communicates all changes in the patient's conditionimmediatelyto the Registered Nurse.6.Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner.7.Establishesa positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse.Providesteaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on theappropriate teachingtool.8.Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and providesappropriate dischargeinstruction sheet(s).9.Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients.10.Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles,knowledgeand capabilities.11.Participatesin performance improvement activities asrequested, utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care.12.Holdsself accountablefor professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning.13.Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.14.Reports pertinent observations and reactionsregardingpatients to theappropriate person(i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely.Physical Requirements:1.Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.2.Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment.3.Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.4.Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise andpossible exposureto radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.5.Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections.6.Contact with patients underwidevariety of circumstances.7.Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.8.Handle emergency and crisis situations.9.Subjected to irregular hours.10.May have contact with hazardous materials.Skills & Abilities:1.Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.2.Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement anursingplan of care.3.Possessesand applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.4.Demonstratesthe skills and knowledge toprovidecare to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; andprovideage-appropriate communication.5.Demonstratesessential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs andmonitoringthe patient's response.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$26.87 - $33.59