Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Location Agawam, Massachusetts, 01001Category NursingJob Id 00508421
Employment Type:  Full time
Shift:  Day Shift

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care under the direction of a physician. The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. This is a 32 hour/week position in our Adult Medicine Department.

Position Purpose: The ideal candidate will display a drive to provide patient-centered experiences through scholarly scientific inquiry, compassion for the human spirit and mind, advocacy and education for the patient and families, and collaboration with all those who touch our patients.

What you will do:

Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that positively impacts patient care
Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with colleagues, patients and family members
Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
Understanding of computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited LPN program
Licensure: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Experience:  Recent clinical experience is desired
Certification: Current CPR certification

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Great benefits from Day 1
Patient-centric environment
Career growth and advancement potential
Diverse and inclusive culture
$3500 sign-on bonus