What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Role Overview: Assist in providing nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, focusing on patient comfort and well-being. Maintain a safe environment and ensure professional competency tailored to patient needs.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in patient assessments and determine care needs based on data collection and interpretation.
- Recognize urgent situations requiring immediate intervention.
- Document patient observations, treatments, and responses accurately.
- Assist with procedures and contribute to developing and revising care plans.
- Communicate patient status changes to clinical staff.
- Implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and prioritize workload to ensure quality care.
- Perform nursing skills within legal and facility guidelines, maintaining current knowledge.
- Document assessments, treatments, and patient education effectively.
- Provide and evaluate patient and family education under RN supervision.
- Ability to walk, stand, lift up to 35 pounds, and respond quickly to changes.
- Must possess intact senses, finger dexterity, critical thinking, and concentration.
- Must pass a physical ability test.
- Current LPN licensure or temporary license and BLS certification required.