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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Full time, part time and per diem positions available

UMass Memorial Health Care Entities:

• Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann) 

• Health Alliance -Clinton (Leominster)  

• Marlboro Hospital 

• Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster) 

• Community Healthlink – Worcester 

• Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices)  

I.    Major Responsibilities: 
1.    Provides patient care according to standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure.
2.    Provides assistance in patient education and documents appropriately according to policy and procedure.
3.    Achieves continuity of patient care through planning and exchange of information with other health care professionals.
4.    Administers medications safely and in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policies and procedures within the scope of practice for the LPN.
5.    Makes recommendations for changes to the plan of care to the appropriate RN or other team member as the patient condition warrants.
6.    Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel in accordance with professional standards of practice and departmental policy and procedure and within the scope of practice.
7.    Meets productivity guidelines (7 visits per 8-hour day) according to departmental policy and procedures.
8.    Supports performance improvement initiatives through active participation in PI processes, projects, and teams.
9.    Creates and maintains documentation, which is consistently complete, accurate, timely and legible in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
10.    Maintains a safe environment for our patients through consistent compliance with policies and procedures.
11.    Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients and customers throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:  
1.    Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
2.    Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3.    Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4.    Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5.    Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to               creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6.    Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7.    Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.    Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1.    Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  
2.    Successful completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. 
3.    Valid US-issued driver’s license.
4.    Registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work related purposes. 

Preferred: