Licensed Practical Nurse

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

Job summary

Community Health Programs (CHP) in Pittsfield, MA seeks a licensed practical nurse for full-time, non-exempt work at CHP Neighborhood Health Center. The role supports physicians, triages patients, administers vaccines, and assists in lab and charting tasks.

Requirements include MA LPN licensure, 3+ years in ambulatory settings preferred, EMR experience, CPR a plus, and ability to manage multiple tasks with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an ambulatory setting is preferred.
• Electronic medical records experience is required.
• CPR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients by telephone or walk-in.
• Approve same-day visits when appropriate.
• Assist physicians in procedures requiring nursing level support.
• Administer immunizations and allergy shots.
• Process laboratory results, pull charts, review and file results; flag abnormalities.
• Chart all procedures performed.
• Assist with daily equipment controls and quality assurance.

Skills

Triage patients

Patient education

Nursing supervision

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility under pressure

Cross-training

Education

Graduation from accredited school of practical nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

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 Range: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Position Requirements

• 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

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FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time

POSITION Licensed Practical Nurse

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

LOCATION MA, Pittsfield, CHP Neighborhood 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.