This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician ordersIn addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN licenseA professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programsThe majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced educationMay require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patientThis role collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information within the framework of supportive and restorative care. The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN Outpatient assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organizations core values.The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model.

Minimum Qualifications:

2 Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listedbelow are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive listOther duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

2.Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patients rights and dignity at all times

4.Assess and reassess painUtilizes appropriate pain management techniquesDocuments pain management.

6.Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner.

8.Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADLs, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s).

10.Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.

12.Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning.

14.Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely.

1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections

7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

9. Subjected to irregular hours

Skills Abilities:

2. Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan of care.

4. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and provide age-appropriate communication.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.