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LPN, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - Per Diem, Various Shifts

UMass Memorial Health

#LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #BLS Certification #Psychiatric Nursing #Nursing Process #Inpatient Care #Medical-Surgical #Massachusetts B.O.R.N.

Quick overview

The LPN is responsible for providing nursing care to assigned patients in an adult psychiatric unit. Key duties include assessing patients, planning care, and coordinating with physicians and administration to ensure safe hospitalization.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current Massachusetts B.O.R.N. license and BLS certification. One year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.

professional certificateCare PlanningPatient AssessmentDelegationEmergency ResponseNursing ProcessPsychiatric CarePatient CoordinationMedical-Surgical Nursing

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?
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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $23.28 - $41.90 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: varied hours Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 25082 - 1900 Psychiatry Adult Inp Web This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver 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.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee, is responsible for the nursing care of assigned patients, and to prescribe, delegate and coordinate the patient care administered by staff.
Included in such responsibility is the goal of assisting patients to move as rapidly, uneventfully and safely through their hospitalization period.
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Major Responsibilities: 1.
Uses Nursing process to assess and plan care.
2.
Effectively performs Nursing tasks utilizing policy and procedure.
3.
Functions effectively in all urgent and emergent situations.
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Delegates effectively.
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Coordinates exchange of information between staff, physicians and administration.
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Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: 1.
Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing with current license by the Massachusetts B.O.R.N.
American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation.
Experience/Skills: Preferred: 1.
A minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience is preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.
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Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention.
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Fast, accurate answers.
And an easier, less stressful experience.
They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.
We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other.
And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

LPN, Adult Psychiatric Unit (Inpatient) - Per Diem, Various Shifts

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