Licensed Practical Nurse – PT/Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health

. Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeOxford • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing care delivery, patient assessment, and care planning using the nursing process. Proficient in effective communication, delegation, and coordination of patient care while adhering to policies and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse LicenseB.L.S. CertificationPatient Assessment and Care PlanningDelegation and Coordination of CareLean Theory/Processes

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Hard Skills

Nursing CarePatient AssessmentCare PlanningDocumentationEmergency ResponsePolicy AdherencePatient Flow ManagementInformation CoordinationImprovement InitiativesClinical Ladder Participation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCooperation and UnderstandingTeaching and Role Modeling

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse LicenseB.L.S. Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical-Surgical ExperienceNursing ProcessPatient AcuityLean ProcessesHospital Councils

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the Nurse Director or designee
Assess patients and plan care using the nursing process
Perform nursing tasks according to policies and procedures
Respond effectively to urgent and emergent situations
Delegate and coordinate patient care administered by staff
Coordinate information exchange among staff, physicians, and administration
Manage changing unit flow and patient acuity
Document patient care using the correct format
Report significant patient information in a timely manner
Use communication techniques appropriate to patients’ level of understanding
Assist with monitoring activities related to improvement initiatives
Support new techniques and procedures using lean theory/processes
Participate in hospital councils or committees
Pursue new learning experiences, including clinical ladders
Promote cooperation and understanding while serving as a teacher and role model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation and training from an accredited school of nursing
Current license by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (B.O.R.N.)
American Heart Association or equivalent B.L.S. certification for health care provider required upon hire or during orientation
Minimum of one year of general medical-surgical experience preferred
Ability to assess and plan care using the nursing process
Ability to perform nursing tasks according to policy and procedure
Ability to function effectively in urgent and emergent situations
Ability to delegate effectively
Ability to coordinate information exchange between staff, physicians, and administration
Ability to manage changing patient flow and acuity
Ability to use correct documentation formats
Ability to report significant patient information promptly
Effective communication techniques appropriate to the level of understanding
Ability to participate in improvement initiatives, hospital councils, and committees
Ability to use lean theory/processes to support efficiency and quality of patient care
Ability to promote cooperation and understanding and act as a teacher and role model

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process
Clinical certification opportunities are available but not required for the position
Opportunities to participate in new learning experiences, including clinical ladders
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment
Disability assistance available during the application process