Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Leominster
  • Umass Memorial Health

Job Description


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I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients in all settings by obtaining appropriate patient histories, administering physician/primary care provider orders, nursing assessment, medication administration reconciliation, take and monitor vitals of clients on the unit, medication administration and documentation.

2. Renders and supervises care of clients on the unit.

3. Monitors medication and consultation with prescribers.

4. Provide appropriate health care and coordinates referrals as prescribed by providers.

5. Participates in the evaluation of client’s condition and progress with team members.

6. Promote education and adherence to prescribed treatment protocols.

7. Facilitates wellness and medically related psychoeducational groups to individuals.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Massachusetts.

2. Satisfactory CORI background check.

3. Minimum 2 years’ experience in medical nursing.

4. Knowledge of medical, substance abuse and mental health nursing.

5. Demonstrates proficiency in completing electronic documentation in compliance with grant requirements, agency, state, and federal guidelines and policies.

6. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, staff, and providers.