Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) participates in direct and indirect patient care and health teaching to the full extent of his/her generic and continuing education, competence and experience. The LPN may delegate duties to other caregivers as required/permitted and will consistently provide appropriate supervision. The LPN works with other staff members in order to meet the goals, objectives and standards of the unit and contributes to the attainment of divisional and system wide goals and objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Participates in the assessment of the patient’s health status by collecting and recording data from documented information, observation, patient/significant other interview and other health professionals.

Participates in the nursing diagnosis and patient needs based on assessment data. Includes physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, and spiritual needs as applicable.

Participates in the identification of expected patient outcomes/goals.

Provides input into patient or caregiver learning needs. As directed by the Registered Nurse, documents an educational plan that demonstrates consideration of the patients age, cognitive level, culture, and preferred method of learning; i.e., printed matter, video’s and/or demonstration.

Documents patient response to interventions/nursing care.

Includes patient and/or significant other in planning for care.

Administers all therapeutic interventions in a safe and efficient manner.

Administers medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and the lack of negative outcomes.

Triages phone calls and executes appropriate follow through.

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in direct patient care preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.:

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current BLS Certification