LPN Transition to Practice ProgramApply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)
Locations: Worcester, MA University Campus, Worcester, MA Hahnemann Campus, Memorial Campus
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: R24103415
Schedule Details: Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Important Program Dates - subject to change Application Deadline for May cohort: March 14, 2024, by 4 P.M.Interview Days: March 20 and 28, 2024Program Start Date: May 1, 2024Required Application Materials: Cover Letter: Please include a brief description of your background, career goals, and your top two clinical areas of interest, as well as anything else you would like to mention.ResumeAll required materials/applications must be received by 3/14/2024 @ 4pm to be considered for the May cohort. Requirements for LPN Transition to Practice ProgramGraduation from an accredited nursing programLPN CertificateCurrent Massachusetts Nursing LicenseLess than one year of ambulatory care nursing experienceProgram Summary: This position is a time-limited educational experience to introduce the new graduate LPN to nursing practice from multiple perspectives through didactic, clinical and experiential opportunities.
Program Description: The LPN Transition to Practice program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with an evidence-based curriculum of didactic and clinical skills to support the transition to Ambulatory practice.
Program Details: 9-month Program with scheduled classesClassroom LearningHands-on SkillsSimulationAssigned Mentor through programProgram Outcomes: Enhanced ability to provide quality, evidence-based care, improved skill in clinical decision making and critical thinking.
LPN Job Description:I. 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.II. 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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