Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Care - Suffolk County

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a full-time LPN to deliver skilled nursing care in a home care setting. Join the dedicated team to support patients recovering from illness while providing education and coordination, all while enjoying a generous sign-on bonus. This role emphasizes patient care, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously in various environments.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Flexible working hours

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed LPN in Massachusetts.
• 1 year of nursing experience in acute or sub-acute care required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to patients in home settings.
• Collaborate with RN case managers for skilled nursing visits.
• Document care in compliance with agency standards.

Skills

Effective written communication

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

LPN professional license in Massachusetts

1-year previous nursing experience

Tools

Experience with hand-held patient care devices

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, 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.

Why Join Mass General Brigham Home Care?

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $8,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Mass General Brigham Home Care provides non-acute, medically necessary skilled care in the home to help “homebound” patients recover from illness or injury and manage exacerbations of chronic disease. Services include skilled nursing care (IV drug administration, injections, tube feeding, wound care, care plan education), physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, medical social services, and as needed medical supplies.

We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour LPN to join the “Paul Revere” team, which supports the following territories:

• Dorchester
• Jamaica Plain
• Mission Hill
• Roxbury

Our LPNs do not manage patients, but they work at the top of their license as adjuncts to the RN Case Managers to provide 1on1, complex nursing care and cutting-edge treatments, as well as education and support to patients and their care givers.

The desired schedule is Monday through Friday. Anticipated daily volume is 5-6 visits per day plus chart review, visit preparation, documentation, and care coordination.

When hiring, we look for candidates who possess not only the relevant experience, skills, and competencies, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and genuine passion for this work. The ideal candidate profile is a proven, thorough LPN who is confident in their clinical abilities and loves working autonomously. Are you ready to help patients rediscover their strength in their own home? Join our team today!

Job Summary

Provide quality nursing care to patients in various settings in the community. Patient care is delivered within MGB Home Care's philosophy, policy, and standards of community health practice. In collaboration with the RN case manager this position will provide skilled nursing visits, utilizing thorough and timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with agency policies, procedures and standards of practice.

Qualifications

• LPN professional license in Massachusetts

• Minimum 1-year previous nursing in acute care or sub-acute care setting required

• Home care experience preferred

• Effective written, verbal and electronic communications skills

• Ability to work with various computer software required and knowledge of hand-held patient care computer devices preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically •Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the geriatric, pediatric, and/or adult population.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with varied population

• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and adapt to unpredictable circumstances

• Travel required in local geographic area

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional Job Description

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

123 Main Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Home Care, 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.