LPN, Dermatology, 24 Hours, Days
About the role
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.
Performs selected and delegated nursing tasks in the care of patients. Completes patient physical assessment. Performs and/or delegates patient treatments as ordered by Provider and participates in education plan for patient/family.
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees). Cost Center: 10010 - 4094 Dermatology.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and obtain a patients basic health status, records, and related data according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.
- Administers medications, performs treatment as ordered, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.
- Performs venipuncture using aseptic technique, 12 lead EKGs, and administers vaccinations.
- Participates in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions, and teaching.
- Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
- Records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient condition to Provider and/or RN and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.
- Assists provider with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
- Communicates with patients via electronic, telephonic, and in person, per scope of practice.
- Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Maintains a safe environment.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Current Massachusetts licensure required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Skills
- Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization, and provide exceptional service to patients.
Pay
Hiring range: $28.14 - $41.12 per hour (based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week). The final offer will vary based on scheduled hours; compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm (Day Shift, 8 hours).