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Licensed Practical Nurse- Pediatrics

South Shore Health • Full-time • Norwell, Massachusetts 02061, United States • 2m ago

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number:

R-18620

Facility:

LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061

Department Name:

SMC Surgical Services

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

35.2

Shift:

Varied Shifts (United States of America)Provides nursing care to patients following established standards and practices. Duties include but are not limited to rooming patients, taking necessary vital signs and measurements, performing and assisting with treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider, administering medications and vaccines as ordered by the provider and educating patients under the direction of the provider.

Essential Functions

• Provide follow-up care as ordered; call patients or their parents to provide further direction from provider. Educate as needed.

• Provide notification of test results and communicate treatment plans from established protocols or provider.

• Document conversation with patients and providers in the electronic medical record.

• Communicate with community agencies for continuity of patient care.

• Coordinate appointments at outside facilities as ordered by the provider.

• Complete forms/letters in the electronic medical record.

• Room patients; open appropriate encounter from the provider schedule; document chief complaint, vital signs and nursing notes in EMR.

• Complete nurse visits according to departmental standard.

• Documents assessment data and prioritizes care with input from provider..

• Administer immunizations and/or medications according to Nursing Workflow, policies and procedures and documents in EMR. Abide by MDPH Immunization requirements for administering and managing immunizations.

• Perform treatments and/or procedures in compliance with departmental standards.

• Monitor patients appropriately and report any changes to provider.

• Provide patient-centered care and education to meet individual needs.

• Participate in the SSMC flu clinic for a minimum of 2 sessions.

• Participate in Weekend/Holiday Coverage.

• Maintain universal precautions. Performs sterile technique as needed.

• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees.

• Assume Charge Nurse Role as designated by Nurse Supervisor.

• Have knowledge of and adhere to the SSH Mission Statement and all SSMC policies and procedures.

• Abide by and promote all SSH and SSMC Service Standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred

High School Degree or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

One year previous nursing experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

Valid LPN license

Current BLS CPR certification.

Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing practice to give and assess patient care in collaboration with providers and professional nurses

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.

Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

Ability to work effectively with others to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients (including respect, patience and compassion), office staff and the general public.

Ability to follow quality workflows.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Ability to communicate clearly and to follow written and oral instructions.

Demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record, patient registration/billing system, e-mail, and other computer software as required.

Mon-Fri, including 1-2 evenings and every other weekends

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

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