Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago


Boston, United States Massachusetts General Hospital Full time
Job Description

Provides direct and indirect nursing care as part of a nursing care plan or a prescribed medical regime that has been incorporated into a nursing care plan.

  • Assesses an individual’s basic health status, records and related health data.
  • Participates in analyzing and interpreting an individual’s basic health status and information.
  • Documents own activities in a timely manner in the patient record.
  • Provides health education to facilitate patient treatment plan.
  • Actively empowers patient and family to effectively manage their health care and navigate the health care system.
  • Respects and supports patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.

Participates in planning and implements nursing interventions and functions, including but not limited to:

  • Administers medications ordered by a licensed prescriber
  • Administers immunizations, vaccinations and allergy injections ordered by a licensed prescriber
  • Conducts health screening activities
  • Changes wound dressings consistent with a nursing care plan
  • Performs respiratory treatments ordered by a licensed prescriber
  • Performs first aid

Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care as indicated.

  • May act as patient flow manager
  • Actively engages in creating a healthy, respectful work environment
  • Participates in health activities in the community as indicated e.g. vaccination and screening clinics

Participates in activities that ensure safe, efficient and cost effective care.

  • Identifies opportunities, and solutions, to ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective practice environment.
  • Demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Participates in quality and safety initiatives
  • Generates innovative ideas to improve care delivery and work flow in the practice environment.
  • Precepts and mentors new members of the team.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational committees and initiatives.

Professional development

  • Maintains and updates skills based on current nursing practice.
  • Adheres to departmental requirements for required training.
  • Identifies specific learning needs and goals and collaborates with nursing leadership in developing a plan to meet them.

Any and all other duties as indicated within scope of practice

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.

BLS Certification

Proficiency in wound care, venipuncture, and injection administration.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):Specify minimum credentials and clearly indicate if preferred or required

Current licensure as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

EDUCATION: Specify minimum education and clearly indicate if preferred or required

Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Maintains knowledge and competencies reflective of current practice

EXPERIENCE: Specify minimum creditable years of experience and clearly indicate if preferred or required

Previous experience in Ambulatory or Primary Care, with Medical Homes preferred

Primary Location

MA-Charlestown-MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center

Work Locations

MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center

Job

Licensed Practical Nurse

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

40

Shift

Day Job

Posted Shift Description

Monday - Friday 8 hour days 8:00am - 4:30pm

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

MGH Charlestown Health Center

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2024

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