
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Auburn Gastroenterology
- Auburn, MA
- $20.00-35.72 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: 4 Brotherton Way, Auburn, MA, 01501
- Department: Gastroenterology
- Schedule: Full time, 38.75 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday, hours 8:00AM - 5:00PM. This is a role that is 5 days x 8 hours.
- Performs nursing assessments during telephone triage in collaboration with the Registered Nurse or provider that include the physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient and their family and provides pertinent data collected to the provider
- Determines the level of urgency of patient needs based on input from telephone triage and collaborates with patient to formulate a plan to meet their needs. Share input from a patient and family with other health team members during the formulation of the care plan
- Establishes priorities when working with patients in various clinic settings and assists other staff members with their assignments
- Provides nursing intervention according to the individual patient visit or procedure and attends to patients needs promptly
- Administers medications safely and according to policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws
- Identifies teaching needs of patient and family collaboratively with Registered Nurse or provider, developing a plan to meet those needs
- Writes clear, concise nursing notes using appropriate EMR documentation tools that reflect the implementation and evaluation of care plan
- Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely. Incorporates the proper requirements in operating department-specific equipment to provide safe patient care
- Incorporates nursing and station-specific policies, procedures, and protocols into the delivery of patient care. Adheres to the organization, department, and unit-specific policies, procedures, and protocols
- Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate nursing orders/interventions. Meets patient needs promptly. Provides for the cultural and diverse needs of the patient when providing care
- Completes the unit-specific competency requirements satisfactorily and within the established timeframe(s)
- Performs processes involved in the delivery of age-appropriate patient care. Provides care appropriate to the patient population served as directed by the Registered Nurse or Provider
- Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new employees
- May assume the role of team leader as assigned by the Practice Manager
- May at times also be responsible for supporting duties assigned to Medical Assistant (MA) and Medical Office Assistant (MOA) when required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Currently licensed as a LPN in the State of Massachusetts
- Proven knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.
- BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days from hire
- 1+ years of LPN experience
- Phone triage experience
- Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)
- Pediatric experience