MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:

A Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of nursing practice and utilization of the nursing process related to patient care under the supervision of a register nurse. LPN nursing practice follows the current Nursing Practice Act and Guidelines from the Department of Health, and Board of Nursing for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for gathering data for assessment of patients, assisting with the planning for patient care, interventions assigned, and providing input for the evaluation process. The LPN is an essential part of the team providing care to a variety of patients in various settings. Collaborates to promote high quality, cost efficient health care.

Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing

Certifications:

Required: Current Massachusetts LPN license; American Heart Association BLS certification.

For Telemetry and higher acuity units, ACLS (AHA) and EKG may also be required.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.