Licensed Practical Nurse BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Fish Center Derm Clinic. The role involves direct patient care under supervision, performing vital signs, wound care, immunizations, and assisting with treatments. A completion from an accredited LPN program and MA LPN licensure are required, with BLS preferred. No prior experience is necessary, and the position is onsite.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Massachusetts LPN licensure required (active).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients about current problems, medications and allergies and reviews medical records for pertinent information.
• Measure and record vital signs and perform screening exams as needed.
• Administer medications under physician/RN supervision.
• Provide basic patient care: wound care, bedsores, immunizations and related tasks.
• Communicate post-visit findings and assist in the plan of care with staff.
• Handle office duties: triage calls, take messages, and manage routine tasks.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviews

Medication administration

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Team collaboration

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

About BWH Fish Center Derm Clinic

• 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!

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 for all position of 20 hours or more
• (please note, RNs will not be considered, seeking LPNs Only)

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?

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

• 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

• No prior experience required

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, 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)

Shift: 20hr day

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 850 Boylston Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 20

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $31.50 - $43.64/Hourly

Grade 5

EEO Statement

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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