Medical Care LVN
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining
healthcare. This role focuses on providing professional and
nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician
orders . Functions as part of the health care team in providing
safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct
supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the
implementation and evaluation of patient care. The majority of time
is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of
processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and
skills typically acquired through advanced education . An entry
level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically
obtained through advanced education . May require the following
proficiency : work is closely supervised, problems faced are not
typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and
practices related to job area. -
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The LPN works under the direction of the registered nurse and
utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and
evaluation of nursing care to the patient . This role collaborates
with other members of the team in providing health information
within the framework of supportive and restorative care. 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's core values.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive
of the primary nursing model. -
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Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs . -
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. -
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Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan
of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and
procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the
direction of the Registered Nurse. -
Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to
ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in
a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and
dignity at all times . -
Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications,
treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and
procedures and Nurse Practice Act. -
Documents pain management. -
Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to
the Registered Nurse. -
Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and
psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible
manner. -
Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool . -
Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in
the medical record for all assigned patients. -
Participates in performance improvement activities as requested ,
utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve
patient care . -
Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient
care through lifelong learning. -
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment .
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Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily
substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers,
electric shock, etc. -
Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other
transmissible infections . -
May have contact with hazardous materials . -
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Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families,
physicians, and healthcare team. -
Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a
nursing plan of care. -
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide
care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of
aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in
each step of the care process. -
Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age
groups of the population served including: Ability to interpret age
specific data and response to care; Demonstrates essential
knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and
monitoring the patient's response. -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment.
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