Licensed Practical Nurse

Community Health Program Inc; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) Great Barrington Health Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support daily patient flow and clinical operations. You will triage patients, assist physicians, administer immunizations, manage laboratory results, and supervise medical assistants as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate charts, ensuring correct billing codes, and upholding CHP’s mission of accessible, high-quality care for all in the Berkshire region.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.
• Electronic medical records experience is required.
• Must be licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone or walk-in; approve same day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medical assistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing level support; administer immunizations as well as allergy shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory results; pull charts; review and flag abnormal results for provider review.
• Assist with running daily controls on equipment; chart for quality assurance; ensure billing codes are correct; perform routine office duties as requested.

Skills

Spanish speaking

CPR certification

Education

LPN education

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a mission-driven, nonprofit network of health centers dedicated to nurturing and inspiring healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission guides everything we do: delivering exceptional, compassionate health care and family services that strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community.As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), CHP is uniquely positioned to ensure access to high-quality, comprehensive care for all - regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Serving a federally designated rural and Medically Underserved Population Area, we work to remove barriers and advance health equity across our region.Our network provides adult and pediatric primary care, women's health, dental, nutrition, and behavioral health support. Beyond clinical care, our Family Services team supports thousands of families across the region with programs that help meet essential needs and reduce barriers that impact health and well-being.At CHP, our mission is to provide access to health care for everyone.

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour The LPN triages patients by telephone or walk-in to determine the urgency and level of care needed. The LPN is responsible for assisting the Practice Manager in the supervision of clinical support staff working within the office and for assisting in patient care under the guidance of CHP Physicians. Duties will be performed as assigned and allowed under their license. This person will support CHP’s mission, vision, and values and will adhere to compliance protocols as well as CHP’s policies and procedures.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triage patients both by telephone or walk-in; approve same day visits when appropriate; assist with referrals to area specialists; PT-1 forms; patient education; supervising medical assistants as needed.
• Assist physicians in all procedures requiring nursing level support; administers immunizations as well as allergy shots; manage requests for prescription medication; process laboratory results, pull charts, review and hold partials- flagging abnormal for provider review and filing normal; contacting patients with results as directed; chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with running daily controls on equipment; assist in charting for quality assurance (HCG, strep, sickle cell, urinalysis dipstick, etc.); ensures that billing codes are correct; other routine office duties as requested.

Competencies:

Ability to interact with others with tact and diplomacy; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; contribute to a positive team spirit; balance team and individual responsibilities; display highest degree of professionalism and ethics.

Respond appropriately to patient needs; manage difficult or emotional patient situations in a way that instills trust and respect; solicit feedback to improve performance.

Ability to manage multiple priorities; work well under pressure; complete tasks correctly and on time with limited supervision; step in when needed and cross train for additional site coverage; respond promptly to requests for service and assistance; confidence in leading and instructing others; ability to delegate effectively

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations; respond well to questions; complete administrative duties accurately and timely.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts; solve practical problems; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Punctual and reliable; ability to maintain schedule commitments.

Spanish speaking/bilingual is a plus.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

This position requires graduation of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience:

A minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred. Electronic medical records experience is required. CPR certification is a plus.

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

Must be licensed as a practical nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Physical Requirements:

Click here to view the Clinical Support ADA requirements

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

POSITION

Licensed Practical Nurse

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

LOCATION

MA, Great Barrington, CHP Great Barrington Health Center

EOE STATEMENT

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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