Licensed Practical Nurse Direct Patient Care Champion

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or clinical lead.

The role is onsite at 850 Boylston Street, Brookline area, and operates as a per diem schedule with day shifts. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, administering medications under supervision, and assisting with treatments.

Qualifications

• Education: Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma; Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Experience: Medical experience 0-1 year preferred.
• Licenses: LPN license; BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients about problems, medications, and allergies; review medical records.
• Measure and record vital signs (height, weight, temp, BP, pulse, respirations).
• Perform screening exams as needed (hearing, vision, depression, falls).
• Administer medications under physician/RN supervision and participate in treatment plans.
• Provide basic patient care (dressing wounds, assisting with hygiene, transfers).
• Communicate post-visit findings and care plans to the clinical team.
• Triage via phones/ messages within scope of LPN practice.
• Collect samples for lab tests and prepare patients for examinations.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Clinical procedures

Communication

Education

LPN Diploma

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to support direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager or clinical lead.

The role is onsite at 850 Boylston Street, Brookline area, and operates as a per diem schedule with day shifts. Responsibilities include taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, administering medications under supervision, and assisting with treatments.