License Practical Nurse, LPN - Merrimack Family Medicine

Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Merrimack Family Medicine, 600 Clark Rd, Tewksbury, MA

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: 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. Requires an LPN license.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  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. 

Job Overview 

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. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 

2. Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs. 

3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor. 

2. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. 

4. Assess and reassess pain.