LPN (Urgent Care Float) - Full Time (36hrs/week)

About the Role

We are seeking an LPN to join our Urgent Care Team, floating between our four locations in Dracut, Westford, Tewksbury, and Billerica. This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients.
• Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and documenting pain management.
• Communicates changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse.
• Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner, establishing positive relationships with patients and families.
• Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand.
• Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record.
• Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program (preferred).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor (preferred).

Skills

• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan of care.
• Ability to provide care to patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• Essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring patient responses.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking

Pay

Pay Range: $30.00 - $33.59 based on full-time equivalent

Schedule

36 hours per week (8am-8pm)

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.