Full-Time

Licensed Practical Nurse

Float Pool

Deadline 9/3/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$28.66 - $44.60/hr

+ $5,000 sign-on bonus

Portsmouth, RI, USA

In Person

Requires travel to Southcoast Primary Care sites when staffing shortages occur.

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Patient Education

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Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
  • Current Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID-19 virus, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement.
Responsibilities
  • Perform direct patient-care duties including medication administration, patient and family teaching, rooming, and procedures within the scope of practical nursing.
  • Facilitate the efficient flow of patients through the clinic or medical office.
  • Communicate with patients by telephone regarding test results, surgery schedules, and procedures, and provide appropriate counsel and follow-up under the direction of a designated supervisor.
  • Use an Electronic Health Record and related software to update or access patient information.
  • Provide age-appropriate care to the patients regularly served.
  • Travel to SPG Primary Care sites when there is a staffing shortage to ensure safe and appropriate patient care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with an Electronic Health Record is highly desirable.
  • Six months or more of experience in a related setting is preferred.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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