LPN – Primary Care

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Job Summary

PART TIME 20 HOURS LPN WESTWOOD MA

About BWH Westwood Primary Care:
• At BWH/MGB we put the patient at the center of care, and our clinicians provide timely, expert and compassionate care.
• Team-oriented, collaborative culture!
• Free Onsite Parking at convenient location near University Ave.
Job Highlights:
• Sign on Bonus!
• $5,000 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into this LPN position (non- MGB employees). Please ask for more details!
• Benefits eligible including paid time off and pension/cash balance eligibility
• (please note, RNs will not be considered, seeking LPNs Only

Summary
Under supervision of a Nurse Manager and in collaboration with other team members, provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.
• Interviews patients about current problems, medications, allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
• Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as, dressing wounds, routine immunizations, and/or nebulizer treatments.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Performs variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and responds to messages sent in through patient portal.
• Obtaining necessary information and processing paperwork/forms for patients.
• Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Licenses and Credentials

• Licenses/Certifications: Current LPN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required

• Basic Life Support preferred

Experience

• Nursing experience 3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, understanding of health-related conditions and information.
• Ability to accurately perform vital signs and obtain pertinent health information including but not limited to; temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height, and weight.
• Ability to administer medication; routes of administration may include injections, intravenous and oral medications.
• Knowledge and ability to perform specific procedures and tests as appropriate to the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, clear and concise manner.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Onsite100 Brigham Way20RegularRotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$31.50 - $43.64/Hourly

Grade

5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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