Licensed Practical Nurse
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Quincy
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Hours: Monday-Friday day shifts. 40 hours a week. Location :
Tufts Medical Center Primary Care - Quincy Job Profile Summary ?
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional
nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In
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
license . A professional individual contributor role that may
direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage
processes and programs . The 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
education . May 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. Job
Overview Th is position works closely with a broad spectrum of
healthcare providers and administration to ensure optimal patient
care. Along with the patients work with radiologists, primary care
physicians, treatment nurses, nutritionists, social workers,
community health programs, to ensure each patient receive seamless
care. Responsible for planning, and coordinating a plan of care for
patients as part of the multidisciplinary team. This process would
include the coordination of patient appointments and schedules,
patient information and follow-up and delivery and oversight of
patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the
standards of nursing practice. This position follows the patient
from one department to another to ensure smooth coordination and
patient outcomes. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High
school diploma or equivalent. 2. Graduation from an accredited
practical nursing program. 3 . Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 4 .
Two (2) years of relevant nursing experience. Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.
Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Utilizes the nursing process
for the delivery and management of patient’s experience through the
continuum of care demonstrating diagnostic reasoning and critical
thinking to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and family
. 2. Informs patient and family of services at hospital, provides
information on disease process, tests and the schedule, hours of
operation, cancer and related services, contact numbers to call,
and provides patient education materials . 3. Works with physicians
and their staff to coordinate patient schedules thru the system.
Triages phone calls from patients to assist them and their families
in getting services and answers to their care. 4. Track patients
throughout the continuum of care . When needed follows up with
patients to check up on their status and to refer them to resources
5. Consult and refer patients to other resources such as the LCSW,
Oncology Nurse, Dietician. 6. Serves as a patient and family
advocate. Involves patient, family/significant others and other
disciplines in decision making related to the patient’s plan of
care. 7. Implements interventions consistent with hospital
standards of practice and prescribed medical plan of care. 8.
Documents the plan of care and meets all unit documentation and
completes all patient charges promptly and correctly. 9. P rovide
care appropriate to the age of patients served in the clinical
areas which will include all of the areas that oncology patients
usually go . It may require observation of surgical procedures,
procedures in ambulatory settings and radiation medicine. 10. E
xplain the purpose and the side effects of drugs and monitoring the
patient’s response. 11. Remains knowledgeable about equipment and
utilizes equipment in a safe and cost effective manner. 12.
Collaborates with nursing team members, departments and physicians
to ensure the smooth transition and handoff of patients between
departments. 13. Coordinate the appointments, workup, results of
tests and other data necessary for the Multidisciplinary
conferences. 14. Maintains clinical information and data as
required . 15. Delegate’s responsibilities to others with an
understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. 16.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the
various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality
patient care delivery and continuous flow of the patient’s plan of
care between all disciplines. 17. Maintains a collaborative work
relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a
positive work environment. 1 8 . Holds self-accountable for
professional practice. 19 . Presents self in a calm and
professional manner and effectively verbalizes relevant problems
during daily interactions, and/or staff meetings. 2 0 .
Participates in MQSA quality data gathering and analysis for
required regulatory framework to support and improve patient care.
Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable
standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer
patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping,
bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous
chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible
exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly
exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible
infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of
circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations . 9. Subjected to
irregular hours . 10. May have contact with hazardous materials .
Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with
patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge
and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan
of care. 3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge
necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span,
with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and
cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 4. S kills 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. 5. K nowledge of
pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the
patient's response. 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 .
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