LPN

Position Summary

As a LPN in our NEIGHBORHOOD PACE Program you will be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and work in an innovative model of care with proven positive impacts on helping older adults stay healthy, independent and active in a community health setting. We have one of the longest standing PACE Programs nationwide (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and are part of an excellent organization that is one of the largest community health centers in the country.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and symptoms of ESP participants and record the related health data in the participant’s electronic medical record
• Collections health/symptom data from the participant and/or caregivers
• Navigate the medical record
• Participate in analysis and interpretation of recorded data, and in making informed judgments as to the specific elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation
• Plan and implement nursing interventions, in consultation with other team members as required by scope of practice or delivery of coordinated care, including all appropriate elements of nurse care and prescribed medical or other therapeutic regimens mandated by an acute or chronic condition, other relevant conditions (such as care giver status, health wishes, etc)
• Review documentation to assure consistency with planned regimens
• Communicate with the patient’s provider and other relevant members of the IDT
• After communication with a provider, educate the patient or HCP on test results and other findings, proposed changes to care plan, new treatment plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime
• Dispense medication by mouth, nebulizer, IM, IV, and SC as ordered by an MD/NP/PA/DO or per protocol
• Provide and coordinate health teaching required by individuals, families and groups to maintain the optimal possible level of health
• Educate on health maintenance, current health status, and changes in health status
• Evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions, and initiate change, in consultation with a provider or partner RN/RNP consistent with scope of practice, when appropriate
• Assess and reassess participants as needed
• Determine the need for and schedule nurse visits for ongoing nursing management
• During data collection and patient interviews, review the current plan of care to determine appropriateness and areas of weakness
• Communicate status of plan of care with other members of the health care team
• Collaborate, communicate and cooperate as appropriate with other IDT members to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Report to the other team members through documentation in the medical record a comprehensive integration of newly acquired information with the patient’s history and related changes in the nurse’s plan of care
• Report to other team members through morning meeting, primary care conference, and other ESP vehicles for communication about the needs of ESP participants
• Serve as a patient advocate, within the limits of the law
• Integrate the vital patient advocacy function into the nursing role in a continuous effort to encourage patient self-determination to the fullest degree possible through patient and family education and facilitation of a process whereby participants are encouraged to give voice to the concerns, questions, and preferences they may have regarding their care
• Utilize the information gathered in the role of advocate to inform other providers caring for the patient of special needs and concerns and ensure the appropriate systemic changes and care of plan modifications to the degree possible based on specific patient need

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of PACE program and its requirements

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of PACE program and its requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Starting at $33/hr up to $48/hr contingent on years of experience

Schedule

Full-time