Licensed Practical Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Pension/cash balance eligibility

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a 20-hour day shift at 850 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. The LPN will provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, perform vital signs and basic treatments, and support the care team in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus; benefits include paid time off and pension/cash balance eligibility. Massachusetts LPN licensure is required with BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Current LPN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients about problems, meds, and allergies; review records.
• Measure and record vital signs and assist with screenings.
• Provide basic patient care and routine treatments under supervision.
• Administer medications under physician/nurse supervision.
• Document post-visit findings and coordinate care with clinical staff.
• Handle calls, triage, and scheduling tasks.
• Collect samples and perform routine lab tests as needed.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist with procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Licenses and Credentials

• 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

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

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.

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