Licensed Practical Nurse

TITLE: Licensed Practical Nurse

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Nursing Department

REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager

DOTHOUSE MISSION STATEMENT

To be an essential resource for our community in its efforts to achieve the highest levels of health, well-being, and quality of life for its residents. To provide affordable, accessible, and exceptional health care and other essential services in an environment that respects our consumers, our staff, and our diverse community. To be a leading force for change in the health, economic, and social status of our community.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works collaboratively as a member of the patient care team to provide consistent, high quality, evidence-based care to patients within the health center. The LPN is accountable to perform in accordance with the standards set by the American Nurses Association, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing 244 CMR 3.00, and the health center’s policies and procedures.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation and coordination of care for patients and their families within the health center. The LPN performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. These include but are not limited to: 

• Direct the practice of medical assistants 
• Review and communicate test results per protocol (ex. Critical labs and abnormal imaging)
• Accurate, complete and timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Provide patient education
• Administer medication, immunizations and treatments as ordered during primary care sessions and Nurse on Duty (NOD) Visits
• Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations
• Assists with or performs procedures during primary care sessions or NOD visits
• Communicates effectively with team members and external sources
• Attends nursing and organizational staff meetings
• Provides safe, ethical, evidence based and culturally competent care
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Education: Graduate of a practical nursing program

Experience:

2 years of experience as a practical nurse in a hospital or clinic setting preferred

Bilingual Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Certification/Licensure: Valid LPN license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current CPR certification.

Software/Hardware: Must be proficient and have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.),