Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN Job Cambridge area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

We are looking for a Part-Time LPN visit nurse with the potential of being Full-Time to join our team. This candidate would need experience in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education, to meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities. The schedule would be flexible. Acute Nursing Care is an EOE.

Duties of Position

Provides skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Performs selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or preventative nursing care.

Is responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based on the individual’s nursing experience and educational preparation.

Position Responsibilities

Assists the Registered Nurse in carrying out the plan of care.

Assists the Registered Nurse in performing specialized procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse under physician’s orders.

Assists with preparation. Implementation and continuing evaluation of the client care plan.

Recognizes and understands the effects of social and economic problems upon clients and provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of clients.

Helps teach the patient the appropriate self-care techniques.

Fosters cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in client care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.

Assumes responsibility for personal and vocational growth and development through active participation in nursing organizations and participating in in-service programs and other on-the-job learning.

Prepares clinical and progress notes (not to include admission)

Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person patient symptoms, reactions and changes, including:

The general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms that may be indicative of untoward changes.
Stresses in human relationships between the clients and staff personnel and between clients and their families and visitors.

Observes, records, and reports to the appropriate person the general physical and mental condition of clients and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of changes in condition.

Assists with the rehabilitation of clients according to the medical care plan by recognizing clients' interests and special aptitudes, and encouraging them to help themselves using their own capabilities.

Further assists in rehabilitation by reporting any abnormality in the client’s range of motion, body mechanics or body alignment.

Actively participates in nursing organizations and promotes and participates in in-service programs.

Job Conditions

The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, is required.

The ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, is required.

Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client’s condition and to perform client care.

Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing, and minimal to maximum lifting of clients and the turning of clients.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

Must be licensed in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Must be able to pass a background check

Must be able to pass a drug screen.