LPN
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The LPN utilizes the nursing process in the planning,
implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient. This
individual collaborates with other members of the team in providing
health information, maintenance and restoration. 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 for patient and families that
is reflective of the organization core values. Hours: Full Time /
36 hours a week/ evening-night / 7pm-7am / eow Physician Practice
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Triage and interpret patient
information and make critical decisions about needed actions.
Provides clinical guidance to non-clinical staff members regarding
patients. Offers advice of medication and home health to
patients/family after exam or minor procedures in office. Assist in
preparing patients for routine diagnostic procedures and performing
screening test (urine dipstick, pregnancy test, rapid strep).
Administer medication and vaccinations, dress wounds, assist with
minor surgeries at providers discretion. Coordinates care, in
collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
Submits documentation in a timely, accurate, legible and concise
manner. Demonstrates flexibility in staffing patterns and
resolution of staffing conflicts. Will help cover at other employed
physician practices as necessary. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Requires that the LPN has graduated from an
approved practical nursing program (LPN). Requires current license
as Licensed Practical Nurse. Basic CPR Certification immediately.#
CPR Instructor highly recommended. # What We Offer:# Competitive
salaries # benefits 403(b) retirement plan with hospital
Opportunities for growth Tuition reimbursement Free on-campus
parking About Lowell General Hospital: Lowell General Hospital is
an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the
Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary
campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second
largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest
state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and
surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.# We are
also a proud member of Circle Health and in collaboration with the
medical community it is our promise to provide our patients with
connected care Judgement: Utilizes clinical reasoning, which
requires collaboration with an RN, critical thinking, and a
clinical understanding of the situation, coupled with nursing
skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and
informal experiential knowledge, and evidence based guidelines.
Conducts accurate data collection; identifies and prioritizes
patient/family strengths, needs and priorities; implements, under
the direction of an RN, the patient's individualized plan of care;
to meet mutually agreed-upon clinical outcomes. Care is consistent
with established policies, procedures and standards of care
(follows algorithms, decision trees, and protocols in the delivery
of patient care). Identifies the normal course of illness in
patient population recognizing the need to communicate with the RN
to intervene when deviations occur Provides for and maintains a
safe patient/family environment. Accurately communicates patient
information and thoroughly documents nursing actions and plan of
care. Seeks validation of clinical judgment from RN and other
experienced clinicians. Implements an effective transfer/discharge
plan as directed by the RN. Caring Practices: Executes nursing
activities that create a supportive, compassionate, and therapeutic
environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting
comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes,
but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of
caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel. Shows
respect for patients/family dignity and privacy in all
patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust
within the nurse-patient/family relationship. Corrects patient's
service problems promptly and objectively. Listens and acknowledges
patients/family knowledge of self and engages their participation
in care. Able to successfully use multiple forms of communication
to appropriately provide patient/family support (presence, touch,
eye contact, etc.). Supportive to new staff members and helps
facilitate their transition into unit. Demonstrates self-care in
order to preserve ones endurance as a care giver within a stressful
environment. Response to Diversity: Recognizes, appreciates, and
incorporates differences into the provisions of care. Differences
may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences,
spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle,
socioeconomic status, age, values Seeks opportunities for
individual growth in diversity training and responsiveness. Upon
identification of unique needs of patients and families will
collaborate with RN to modify and implement the plan of care. Aware
of the usual cultural norms for key patient population seeking
validation in individual situations. Provides age specific and
developmentally appropriate patient/family care. Embraces diversity
in the work environment as a means to achieve enhanced patient care
outcomes. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Working on other people's
behalf and representing the concerns of the patient/family and the
nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping
to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the
clinical setting. Does not allow own values/beliefs to bias the
care given to patients and families. Respects patient/family
confidentiality and autonomy. Recognizes patient/family rights
through support of their informed decisions and advanced
directives. Recognizes ethical dilemmas within one's practice area
and uses available resources to intervene effectively. Communicates
patient/family needs/values and priorities and consistently meets
those needs on a daily basis. Recognizes the impact of words and
actions when creating a case to influence others. Participates in
effective and appropriate therapeutic, collaborative relationships
with patient/family and health care team, facilitating and
fostering independence to the extent possible for both patient and
family. Facilitator of Learning: Exhibits the ability to facilitate
learning for patients/families, the nursing staff, other members of
the healthcare team, and community. Includes formal and informal
facilitation of learning. Assesses common learning needs and
develops an educational plan for patients and families within ones
practice area. Recognizes patients/families as active participants
in their own learning. Identifies patient/family-learning
priorities and minimizes common barriers to patient/family
learning. Participates in the completion of teaching plan by
evaluating then documenting patient/family learning. Completes an
accurate self-evaluation and actively seeks opportunities to
improve one's personal performance. Sets and works to meet
challenging professional goals. Collaboration: Works with others
(e.g. patients/families, RNs, and other healthcare providers) in a
way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions toward
achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals. Involves Intra-
and Inter- disciplinary work with colleagues and community.
Recognizes patient and families as integral members of health care
team and establishes patient/families relationships that facilitate
their participation in care and decision-making. Works effectively
within teams to help achieve both patient and team goals. In
consultation with the RN seeks appropriate referrals for continuing
care needs throughout the care continuum. Seeks guidance when
facing novel situations and is receptive to input from others.
Participates in peer review. Practices conflict resolution skills
to support patient/family, peer and team relations. Demonstrates
pride, pleasure and dedication about being part of the BH team.
Clinical Inquiry: Provides for the ongoing process of questioning
and evaluating practice and providing informed practice.
Identifying and implementing practice changes through research
utilization, education, and learning. Demonstrates awareness of
current process improvement initiatives within ones clinical
setting. Identifies and takes personal accountability to
systematically resolve patient/family problems within one's
clinical area. Stays informed of patient/family satisfaction
results and incorporates behavior expectations to improve or
maintain patient/family satisfaction scores. Implements identified
appropriate evidence-based practice changes and system
improvements. Contributes to the spirit of inquiry by supporting
the clinical research of colleagues. Evaluates clinical outcomes
and recommends practice changes. Systems Thinking: Utilizes process
and tools that allow the LPN to assist the RN to manage whatever
environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family and
staff within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems. Uses
available tools and resources to effectively resolve patient care
problems and to facilitate patient/family transition across the
continuum of care. Participates in the development, implementation
and evaluation of unit-based goals for improvement; links unit
based goals to organization's strategic mission. Recognizes that
patients/families have insight into what can improve the experience
and system of care and collectively identifies opportunities to
improve services provided to patients/families at the unit-level.
Remains flexible and positive towards change and actively
participates in change processes and/or work methods to enhance the
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