LPN Transition to Practice Program

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This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Important Program Dates - subject to change

• Application Deadlinefor May cohort:March 14, 204,by 4 P.M.
• Interview Days:March 20 and 28, 2024
• Program Start Date:May 1, 2024

Required Application Materials:

Please submit all documents listed below.

• Cover Letter: Please include a brief description of your background, career goals, and your top two clinical areas of interest, as well as anything else you would like to mention.
• Resume

All required materials/applications must be received by
3/14/2024@ 4pmto be considered for the May cohort.

Requirements for LPN Transition to Practice Program

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• LPN Certificate
• Current Massachusetts Nursing License
• Less than one year of ambulatory care nursing experience

Program Summary:This position is a time limited educational experience to introduce the new graduate LPN to nursing practice from multiple perspectives through didactic, clinical and experiential opportunities. Participates in all didactic sessions as part of the role, as well as learning to participate in the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Program Description:The LPN Transition to Practice program provides recent graduates of nursing schools with an evidence-based curriculum of didactic and clinical skills to support the transition to Ambulatory practice. During the program, participants will attend classes, complete patient care with an experienced preceptor, and participate in simulation to further develop critical thinking skills and increase confidence in safe delivery of care.

Program Details

• 9-month Program with scheduled classes
• Classroom Learning
• Hands-on Skills
• Simulation
• Assigned Mentor through program

Program Outcomes: Enhanced ability to provide quality, evidence-based care, improved skill in clinical decision making and critical thinking.

LPN Job Description:

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Assists in patient assessment according to standard procedure and needs of patient and their families.
2. Administers medications, performs treatment therapies, and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.
3. Assists in implementation and evaluation of care plan including long and short-term goals, nursing actions and teaching.
4. Documents patient care according to standard procedure. Records and reports observed. symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in patient condition to L.I.P. and or R.N. and assists in analyzing and interpreting patient data.
5. Assists physician with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed. Collaborate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Completion of an accredited school of practical nursing program.
2. Current Massachusetts licensure required.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Knowledge of basic nursing procedures.
2. Strong interpersonal skills are required to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
3. Ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjusts equipment, observe and describe patient observations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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