Licensed Practical Nurse

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. The role includes measuring vital signs, assisting with patient hygiene, and administering medications.

The ideal candidate will have a vocational diploma in nursing and possess skills in patient assessment and education. This position is crucial for ensuring quality patient care in our facility.

Qualifications

• Medical experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to perform basic patient care and assist in examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Administer medications and participate in treatment regimens.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with personal hygiene.

Skills

Patient interview and assessment skills

Vital signs measurement

Medication administration

Patient education knowledge

Education

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of a Nurse Manager, licensed clinical leader, or non-clinical practice manager - and in collaboration with other team members - provides direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the scope of practice.

Patient Care Required

Yes

Essential Functions

• Interviews patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and reviews medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs. Based on the chief complaint, the physician may also perform additional screening exams as needed, such as hearing, vision, depression, and falls assessments.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, including height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, administering enemas or douches, applying alcohol rubs, massaging, performing catheterizations, administering routine immunizations, and/or providing nebulizer treatments and visual acuity tests.
• Participates in patient treatment regimen, including administering medications (under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse).
• Communicates post-visit findings and participates in the plan of care, in coordination with the appropriate clinical staff.
• Performs a variety of office responsibilities: answers phones and takes messages, and performs triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice in an accurate and timely manner.
• 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.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, transferring in bed, and standing and walking.

Education

Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Licensed Practical Nurse required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

Medical experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient education: interviewing and listening skills, teaching and engagement techniques, and 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, or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.