LPN - Heart Center of MetroWest - Framingham - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Framingham
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
LPN - Heart Center of MetroWest - Framingham Job Profile Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care to patients and is
responsible for patient care as assigned by a licensed independent
provider (MD, NP). The LPN participates in direct and indirect
nursing care, health maintenance, patient instruction,
collaborative planning, and rehabilitations within scope of
practice and consistent with his/her education and training.
Developing relationships with patients families and colleagues, the
LPN functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides
quality patient care and contributes towards the attainment of
important goals for the patient, practice, and organization.
Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN). 2. Basic Life Support Certification. Clinical Practice and
Responsibilities Provides direct patient care within the scope of
his/her preparation and within current standards of nursing
practice. In conjunction with the licensed independent provider or
RN, participates in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of the
nursing care delivered. Delivers care to patients in a safe
efficient manner maintaining the patients rights and dignity at all
times. Demonstrates engagement and enthusiasm to provide nursing
care to patients and establishes a positive relationship with the
patient and family. Collaborates as a member of the health care
team, contributing toward a supportive and therapeutic environment
that promotes the attainment of patient goals that are specific
measurable, action oriented, realistic and timely. Accurately
obtains vital signs, elicits information about a patients basic
health status, administers relevant nursing care within scope of
practice and as directed by the Licensed Independent Provider and
documents all nursing interventions and the patients response in
the electronic medical record for all assigned patients.
Collaboration : Demonstrates/applies the skills necessary to
interact with health care team in regards to the implementation of
the medical/nursing plan Maintains a collaborative work
relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a
positive work environment. Climate : The Licensed Practical Nurse
influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient
care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional
development. Holds self accountable for professional practice in a
calm and professional manner. JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Possesses
and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to
patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging
process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each
step of the care process. Ability to provide care for a designated
group of patients according to the unit guidelines and hospital
policies, procedures and protocols. Basic knowledge of patient
education Ability to perform vital signs, administer medication
within scope, injections, and oral medications Ability to perform
basic math for safe medication administration, ability to
participate in medication reconciliation Proficient communication,
writing, phone, and organization, and electronic system skills
required for this role. 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 : $26.87 - $33.59
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