Licensed Practical Nurse I

Tewksbury Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital, is currently seeking a caring and attentive individual to serve as a Licensed Practical Nurse I.  The hospital provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses. The Licensed Practical Nurse plays a vital role by being patient-centered and building trust with our patient population. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the selected candidate will assist patients with illnesses and conditions that are often underserved or difficult to manage in other health care settings, by assisting the patient with activities of daily living. 

 Please note:  This position is part-time, 24 hours per week working 2nd shift. The schedule will be 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm, every other weekend.  

Employees in this position will be required to work mandatory overtime.

 Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): 

·       Provides direct care to individual patients including medication administration, simple procedures and procedures defined in the Nursing Practice Manual.

·       As a team member, assists other nursing staff in caring for groups of patients and in carrying out procedures.

·       Implements nursing care based on sound clinical knowledge; is guided by the nursing care plan as developed by the Registered Nurse and by policies and procedures in Nursing.

·       Provides for the daily care & personal/hygienic needs of patients by giving baths, back rubs, feeding, grooming, skin care, etc.

·       In accordance with Nursing policy, documents appropriately including Progress Notes and “charting” to maintain complete and accurate medical records.

·       Appropriately, and within required policies, carries out physician orders for the patients.

·       Recognizes symptoms and reports to the appropriate person.

·       Assigns and supervises the work of assigned Nursing Assistants, using knowledge of patients needs and knowledge of staff skills. 

·       Reports information regarding all matters of concern to the appropriate person for corrective action.

·       Participates on committees and in unit conferences.

·       Attends required educational programs and other workshops and seminars to maintain licensure and enhance own professional development.  Attends required In-service programs annually.

·       Accepts clinical assignments, hours of work, and understands and initiates rules and regulations which govern medical emergencies, fire, bomb threat and disaster.

·       Compliance with all applicable state and federal laws including the Health     Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations which govern the  privacy and confidentiality of information about patients.

·       Performs related duties as required.

Learn more about nursing opportunities at DPH https://www.mass.gov/info-details/nursing-roles-at