LPN, Spine Center - 40 hours, DaysSchedule Details: Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM (varies)
Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 40
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.
Under supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (L.I.P.) and/or Registered Nurse (R.N.), performs selected and delegated nursing tasks in the care of patients.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! (External Hires) A talent acquisition caregiver will provide more details about the sign-on bonus during the interview process.
Major Responsibilities: Assists in patient assessment according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.Administers medications, performs treatment therapies, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.Assists in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions and teaching.Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient condition to L.I.P. and/or R.N. and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.Assists physician with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed. Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.Core Competencies: Under the direction of a L.I.P. and/or R.N., performs clinical or telephonic triage, identifies patient needs, implements recommended interventions and coordinates patient care.Cares for patients with peripheral access devices.Completes Basic Life Support (BLS) education every two years.Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing program.Current Massachusetts licensure required.Experience/Skills: Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.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.Ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjusts equipment, observe and describe patient observations.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.
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