LPN - Heart Center of MetroWest - Framingham - Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 4, 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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