Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem
South Shore HealthAbout the role
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LOC0003 - 5 Tarkiln Road5 Tarklin Rd Kingston, MA 02364Department Name:
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•NEW NURSING RATES! If you're interested in learning more about our new rates and the position, we currently have available, we encourage you to apply today.
•Opportunity for competitive shift differentials.
•Newly enhanced triaging and improved workflow processes designed to support our staff and patient experience.
•Flexible shifts are available & minimal holiday/weekend requirement
•Opportunities to explore or support different outpatient services across South Shore Medical Center.
•The opportunity to enroll in benefits 1st day of hire with no waiting period.
Job Summary
Provides nursing care to patients following established standards and practices. Duties include but are not limited to rooming patients, taking necessary vital signs and measurements, performing and assisting with treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider, administering medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider and educating patients under the direction of the provider.
Compensation Pay Range:
$28.18 - $43.96
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Essential Functions
• Provide follow-up care as ordered; call patients or their parents to provide further direction from provider. Educate as needed.
• Provide notification of test results and communicate treatment plans from established protocols or provider.
• Document conversation with patients and providers in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate with community agencies for continuity of patient care.
• Coordinate appointments at outside facilities as ordered by the provider.
• Complete forms/letters in the electronic medical record.
• Room patients; open appropriate encounter from the provider schedule; document chief complaint, vital signs and nursing notes in EMR.
• Complete nurse visits according to departmental standard.
• Documents assessment data and prioritizes care with input from provider.
• Administer immunizations and/or medications according to Nursing Workflow, policies and procedures and documents in EMR. Abide by MDPH Immunization requirements for administering and managing immunizations.
• Perform treatments and/or procedures in compliance with departmental standards.
• Monitor patients appropriately and report any changes to provider.
• Provide patient-centered care and education to meet individual needs.
• Participate in the SSMC flu clinic for a minimum of 2 sessions.
• Participate in Weekend/Holiday Coverage.
• Maintain universal precautions. Performs sterile technique as needed.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Assume Charge Nurse Role as designated by Nurse Supervisor.
• Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSH Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures.
• Abide by and promote all SSH and SSMC Service Standards.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education - Preferred
High School Degree or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Work Experience
One-year previous nursing experience preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid LPN license
Current BLS CPR certification.
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Knowledge of nursing practice to give and assess patient care in collaboration with providers and professional nurses
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient
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