Nursing Jobs in Methuen, MA

LPN Outpatient - Diabetes and Endocrine

$30 - $33.59 / hour

Sign on Bonus Eligible! Hours: 32 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 830am-5pm (4 day work week) Location: Tufts Medicine Diabetes + Endocrine Care – Dracut Address: 9 Loon Hill Rd Suite 301, Dracut, MA 01826 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 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 patient. This 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 organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 2. Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs. 3. Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor. 2. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. 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. Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. 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 patient's rights and dignity at all times. 3. Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. 4. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Documents pain management. 5. Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse. 6. Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner. 7. Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool. 8. Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s). 9. Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients. 10. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. 11. Participates in performance improvement activities as requested, utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care. 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. 13. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment. 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. 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. 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. 5. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient's response. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $30.00 - $33.59

Home Infusion RN

CureCare Wakefield, MA

To continue with your application, please complete a brief survey (approximately 5–7 minutes). For best results, we recommend copying and pasting the link into a separate browser. CureCare Are you looking for something new? Have you been spending long hours on your feet, rushing from patient to patient with no time to provide quality care? It's time for a change. Join CureCare, a trusted home infusion nursing provider that has been serving patients across the Northeast for over a decade. At CureCare, we value your expertise and offer a supportive work environment that allows you to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. CureCare is searching for hardworking RNs to join our team of dedicated Home Infusion nurses. As a Home Infusion RN, you will have the opportunity to provide infusion therapy and nursing services to patients in the comfort of their own homes, ensuring the highest quality of care and patient satisfaction. With CureCare, you'll have a great deal of flexibility in your per diem role, and employees working an average of 32+ hours or more per week, consecutively for 3 months, are eligible for full-time benefits. Our nurses are expected to have at least 20 hours of availability per month to see patients. This position will require you to build your book of business; no hours are guaranteed.* Step away from the hectic pace of traditional nursing and experience the rewarding work of providing personalized care in a home setting. Join us at CureCare to experience a fulfilling work environment and make a difference in patients’ lives. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your nursing career with a company that values your expertise and focuses on patient-centered care. Hourly Pay Range: Pay is based on experience. Responsibilities: CureCare’s nursing team provides best-in-class clinical care. As a member of the nursing team, you will: • Build rapport with patients, provide infusion therapy, education, and monitoring. • Establish and maintain vascular access devices as prescribed. • Administer medications, assess for side effects. • Maintain knowledge of infusion therapies. • Assess patient appropriateness for home infusion. • Document patient history and clinical information. • Provide skilled care as ordered. • Communicate patient response to care promptly. Why CureCare: Join CureCare as an infusion nurse and enjoy the perks: • Flexible work schedules • Reimbursement for travel expenses based on the IRS standard mileage rate • Digital nurse documentation • Incentivized nurse referral program • Convenient access to infusion materials, delivered directly to patients' homes • Supported by both CureCare's Clinical and Corporate Teams Qualifications: • Active and unrestricted RN licensure in state(s) of practice • Valid Driver’s License and ability to commute to patient’s house • Minimum 2+ years of general Infusion Experience in clinical care setting (e.g. medical surgical unit, emergency department, intensive care unit) • Ability to work independently in home • Able to complete nursing documentation using electronic medical record documentation • Proficient with peripheral IV insertion • Current CPR Certification • Covid vaccination preferred, but not mandatory • Home Infusion experience preferred

Nursing Jobs in Methuen, Massachusetts