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Baystate Health

Operates regional hospitals and health services

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN, Primary Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalmer, MA, USA$27.13 - $36.88 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
  • Previous healthcare experience.
  • Current Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse license.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to multitask in a busy outpatient environment.
  • Experience with electronic medical records.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
  • Obtain patient histories, review medications and health maintenance, and record vital signs.
  • Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Perform clinical testing, including EKGs, bladder scans, point-of-care testing such as urinalysis, pregnancy testing, blood glucose and HbA1c testing, and throat cultures, as well as vision and hearing screenings.
  • Administer medications and immunizations under provider orders and established protocols.
  • Assist providers during examinations and procedures.
  • Coordinate patient education, follow-up appointments, referrals, and prior authorizations.
  • Support chronic disease management, including INR monitoring and controlled substance contract management.
  • Oversee vaccination scheduling and nurse visits.
  • Review remote patient monitoring results and communicate changes with providers and registered nurses.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and health maintenance registries.
  • Help ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinic.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver patient care.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor Medical Assistants as appropriate.

About the Company

Baystate Health

Operates regional hospitals and health services

Baystate Health is a large healthcare organization serving western Massachusetts with about 13,000 employees and five hospitals that together house around 980 beds. It provides a wide range of patient care and community health services and aims to improve the health of people in its communities every day with a focus on quality, safety, value, and experience. Its work spans patient care from the bedside to education and workplace health, reflecting a community-first mission where treating people with dignity and equity matters. The organization positions itself as a major regional provider and economic driver, emphasizing accessible care and local impact. What sets Baystate Health apart is its scale in western Massachusetts, its integrated approach to care and community health, and its role as a local employer and leader in health outcomes. The goal is to make healthcare accessible and to continually improve health and wellness for the communities it serves.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.9M
Headquarters
Springfield, IL
Founded
1873

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