Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full time Day shift at Partner's Healthcare in Brighton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Summary Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision. Key Responsibilities - Patient/resident's physical and medical care is provided as directed by the Charge Nurse/Supervisor. - Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures. - Patient care documentation is completed per established standards. - Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed. - Patient admissions and discharges are processed per established guidelines. - Skin integrity is monitored, impairments identified, and interventions requested to achieve high quality outcomes. - Prescribed treatments are performed; progress and effectiveness are monitored per established guidelines. - Patient/resident and family teaching is provided to ensure understanding of current situation. - Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed. - Patient care plan is developed per established standards. - Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. - PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.



Qualifications


Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required. Education/Degree Required - Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program. Experience Required Preferred Licensure Required - Current LPN license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required - Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel). Preferred - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. - Attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non weather) X Work in high place(s) X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shock X Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable/explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Dust or other irritants X Grease or oils X Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animals X Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents/chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) X Other X Lifting/Carry Requirements of this jobNo Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Push/Pull Requirements of this job: No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X X Up to 100 pounds X X Over 100 pounds X X Physical Activity requirements of this job: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Stand X Walk X Sit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch X Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) X Type / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms X Climb stairs X Climb ladder or other equipment X Drive / operate motor vehicle X Balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl X Speak X Hear X Taste X Smell X Touch X Other X Vision Requirements of this job: Vision Requirement Always called upon in job Sometimes called upon in job Rarely called upon in job Close vision X Distance vision X Color vision X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Other Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses X Gowns X Filter lens (welding/soldering) Scrubs X Face shields X Boots Ear plugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust mask X Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Gloves X Other Level of noise typical in this work environment: Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


100 North Beacon Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


36



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.